Breakdown of Teman baru saya juga naik bas ke kerja.
ke
to (a place)
juga
also
teman
the friend
kerja
the work
Questions & Answers about Teman baru saya juga naik bas ke kerja.
Why is saya placed after teman baru rather than before them in Malay?
In Malay, possessive pronouns like saya (meaning my) generally come after the noun phrase. So instead of saying saya teman baru, Malay speakers say teman baru saya, which literally translates to friend new my but means my new friend in English.
What does juga mean, and how is it used in this sentence?
Juga means also or too. In this sentence, it emphasizes that your new friend does the same action (taking the bus to work) as someone else or as previously mentioned information. You simply put juga before the verb phrase to indicate this additional aspect.
Why do we say naik bas and not another verb?
Naik literally means to go up, but when talking about modes of transport in Malay, saying naik bas is the most natural way of expressing to take the bus. For example, you could also say naik kereta (to go by car) or naik kapal terbang (to go by airplane).
Is it common to say ke kerja, or should I say ke tempat kerja?