Itu air.

That is water.

Breakdown of Itu air.

• air: the water
• adalah: to be
• itu: that

Questions & Answers about Itu air.

How do I pronounce itu air?

In Malay, itu is pronounced roughly like ee-too, and air (meaning water) is pronounced eye-air (two syllables). Focus on the clear r at the end of air.

Why is itu used here instead of something like ini?

Itu means that, while ini means this. Itu air is used to refer to that water (some water over there), not something that is right next to you.

Is itu air a complete sentence on its own?

Yes! While it might look short, it can function as a complete sentence that means That is water. Malay often uses short but complete constructions.

Do I need to worry about confusing air with the English word air?

No, the pronunciation and context will help. In Malay, air means water, so you’ll rarely confuse it with the English air. Just remember the Malay pronunciation and meaning.