Learn Hardcore Malay: Dia akan tutup laptop sebelum dia pergi berjalan dengan keluarganya. - He/She will close the laptop before going for a walk with his/her family.

Akan serves as a future marker, similar to the English word “will.” It indicates that the action of closing the laptop is planned to occur in the future.

Why is the subject dia repeated in both parts of the sentence?

In Malay, it is common to repeat the subject in each clause to ensure clarity. Even though both clauses refer to the same person, using dia in each part emphasizes that the actions—closing the laptop and going for a walk—are performed by the same individual.

How does the word sebelum function in this sentence and what does it introduce?

Sebelum means “before” and acts as a subordinating conjunction. It introduces a temporal clause that explains when the first action (closing the laptop) happens relative to the second action (going for a walk).

What does the suffix -nya in keluarganya indicate?

The suffix -nya is used to show possession. In keluarganya, it means “his/her family,” indicating that the family belongs to the subject mentioned earlier in the sentence.

Why are the verbs pergi and berjalan used together in the phrase pergi berjalan dengan keluarganya?

The combination of pergi (to go) and berjalan (to walk) conveys the idea of “going for a walk.” This construction is typical in Malay to describe an action of movement along with its manner or purpose, with dengan keluarganya specifying that the walk is taken with family.