Anjing saya duduk di luar rumah sekarang.

now

Breakdown of Anjing saya duduk di luar rumah sekarang.

• duduk: to sit
• di: at
• anjing: the dog
• rumah: the house
• luar: outside

Questions & Answers about Anjing saya duduk di luar rumah sekarang.

Why does the sentence use Anjing saya instead of Saya anjing?

In Malay, the noun usually comes before the possessive pronoun. So Anjing saya literally means “Dog of mine” (or “My dog”). If you said Saya anjing, it would change the meaning to “I am a dog.”

How do I know when to use di luar instead of another word for “outside”?

Di luar means “outside” in a general sense, indicating the location is not inside. Other words like di hadapan (in front of) have different, more specific meanings (e.g., “in front of,” not necessarily outside). So di luar is the standard way to say “outside” without specifying a direction like front or back.

Is it correct to place sekarang at the end of the sentence in Malay?

Yes, placing sekarang (meaning “now”) at the end is a common and natural position in Malay. You could also place it at the start of the sentence: Sekarang, anjing saya duduk di luar rumah, which is equally acceptable.

Why is the verb duduk used instead of something else for “sit”?

Duduk is the basic verb for “to sit” in Malay. It fits naturally in this context to describe the dog’s action. Other verbs, such as berada (to be located) or tinggal (to stay) might slightly change the nuance or meaning.

Do I need to include the word adalah (to be) in a sentence like this?

Typically, adalah is used to link nouns or for emphasis in more formal contexts (for example: Anjing saya adalah haiwan peliharaan kesayangan saya). In a simple statement about location or action, Malay often omits a linking verb. Hence, Anjing saya duduk di luar rumah sekarang is perfectly fine without adalah.