Formal and Informal Sentences in Indonesian

According to kbbi.web.id, a sentence is defined as a unified word that expresses a concept of thoughts and feelings. In addition, the Big Indonesian Dictionary also defines a sentence as a language unit that can stand alone, into intonation, and consists of clause in Indonesian.

The sentence itself has a number of types, where types of sentences are classified into types of sentences based on their function, types of sentences based on their elements, types of sentences based on the subject, and types of sentences based on their structure. For this article, we will learn about two other types of sentences, namely formal and informal sentences. Both will be discussed starting from understanding to examples.

1. Formal Sentence

Sentence Formal is a sentence that is written based on the rules of language Indonesia which is good and true. Because it is written according to the rules of the language, a formal sentence has a word function raw inside it. We often encounter formal sentences in example of speech

as well as in Example of a statement sentence in Indonesian. According to Astolog.com on its website http://www.astalog.com/1192/pengertian-kalimat-non-formal-kalimat-formal-dan-contohnya.htm, Formal sentences are said to have a number of characteristics, where these characteristics include:

• Contain sentence elements in Indonesian, and has proposition inside it.
• There is use word function and types of assignment words which is used effective.
• Serves as a tool to express a reasoning and of course is logical.
• Contains a complete idea.

To better understand, here are some examples of formal sentences.

1. Every SMK graduate can choose to go straight to work or continue their education to college.
2. Pak Baroto is the leader of this company and has served for almost a quarter of a century.
3. Although most of the buildings on the campus are being renovated, lectures are still ongoing.
4. Most of the students studying at the campus are students who received bidik misi scholarships.
5. Every student who wants to take part in the thesis trial, must pay their tuition fees that are still in arrears.
6. Every parent is required to bring their child's report card when the report card is distributed later.
7. All students of SDN 07 Jonggol are required to attend ceremony flag every Monday morning.

2. Informal Sentence

The opposite of formal sentences, informal sentences or non-formal sentences are sentences that deviate from grammatical rules and tend to use language slang. This sentence is often used in everyday conversations between peers. For more details, readers can see the examples below!

1. Elu Where never mind, looking for why not meet.
2. I go first, yeah.
3. Uh, you How are you? Fine don't you?
4. Honestly, at that time I feel awkward really the first time ininterviews.
5. Lately you why looks weird huh?
6. You not anything right?

From From the explanations above, it can be concluded that formal sentences are sentences written based on rules language rules that apply, while informal or non-formal sentences are sentences that deviate from the rules language.

This is an explanation of formal and informal sentences in Indonesian. Hopefully the explanation that has been presented can be understood by all readers. In addition, the author also hopes that this explanation is useful and can add insight to the readers dear readers, both in the realm of sentences in particular, as well as in the realm of Indonesian in generally. That is all and thank you.