Saya suka permainan itu.

I like that game.

Breakdown of Saya suka permainan itu.

• saya: I
• suka: to like
• itu: that
• permainan: the game

Questions & Answers about Saya suka permainan itu.

What does each word in Saya suka permainan itu literally mean?

Word‑for‑word:

• Saya = I / me (formal or neutral)
• suka = like (to like, to be fond of)
• permainan = game / games / play / playing (a noun)
• itu = that / those, or sometimes functions like the in context

So the structure is: I – like – game – that → I like that game.

What is the difference between saya and aku for “I”?

Both mean I, but they differ in formality and context:

• saya

  • More polite / neutral.
  • Used in most situations: with strangers, at work, in school, with older people, in writing, in TV, etc.
  • Safe default if you’re unsure.

• aku

  • More informal / intimate.
  • Used with close friends, siblings, romantic partners, sometimes in songs and poetry.
  • Can sound rude if used to someone you should show respect to.

In Saya suka permainan itu, using saya makes the sentence polite and neutral.
Among close friends you might hear Aku suka permainan itu.

Does suka mean “like” or “love”? How strong is it?