Breakdown of Saya pergi ke pasar apabila saya mahu beli roti.
saya
I
roti
the bread
mahu
to want
pergi
to go
ke
to
pasar
the market
beli
to buy
apabila
when
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Questions & Answers about Saya pergi ke pasar apabila saya mahu beli roti.
What does the sentence "Saya pergi ke pasar apabila saya mahu beli roti" mean in English?
It translates to "I go to the market when I want to buy bread." This shows that the speaker goes to the market specifically at times when there is a desire to purchase bread.
What is the function of the word apabila in this sentence?
Apabila functions as a conjunction meaning "when." It introduces the subordinate clause that explains the circumstance under which the main action (going to the market) occurs.
Why does the sentence include the subject saya twice, and is this repetition necessary?
The subject saya is repeated to clearly indicate that the same person is performing both actions—going to the market and wanting to buy bread. While in casual conversation the second saya might sometimes be omitted if the context is clear, including it ensures clarity and proper emphasis in the sentence.
What does ke pasar mean, and what role does the preposition ke play?
Ke pasar means "to the market." The preposition ke is used to indicate direction or destination, showing where the subject is headed.
How is the phrase mahu beli roti constructed, and what does it mean?
The phrase mahu beli roti means "want to buy bread." It is built with mahu (meaning "want") followed by beli roti, where beli means "buy" and roti means "bread." This construction conveys the subject's intention or desire to perform the action of buying.