3 Types of Phrases based on their Meaning
Types of Phrases based on their Meanings – Phrases in Indonesian interpreted as a combination of two word or more that are non-predicative (does not contain a predicate in it). Thus, the phrase is not a sentence. Even so, phrases have a grammatical function in a sentence, whether as a subject, object, and so on. The phrase itself has a number of characteristics, namely:
- Consists of two or more words.
- Can be the subject, object, predicate, and so on in a sentence.
- Has one grammatical meaning.
- Can be a predicate of a sentence, but does not have a predicate in it. That's why, phrases can't be sentences.
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The phrase itself has several types based on the elements in it, one of which is the element of meaning in the phrase. Based on the meaning, types of phrases consists of:
1. Common Phrases
It is a combination of two or more words that have a denotative meaning or real meaning. Thus, this type of phrase can be interpreted explicitly. For example:
- Daddy bought new bicycle for Farhan.
- green car it belongs to Mr. Baroto.
- Anita today is wearing Red shirt.
- Today I will cook sauteed kale.
- Black goat it was the sacrificial goat belonging to Mr. Burhan.
- Little child it is nephew from Syamsidar.
- Rocking chair it was usually occupied by Rahmi's grandfather.
- Desk Edward was to the right of his room.
- Mrs. Rafika takes care of Angora cat.
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2. Idiomatic Phrases
Is a type of phrase whose combination of words gives rise to a new meaning that is connotative or not true. As for idiomatic phrases and examples is as follows:
- Scapegoat = person who is blamed for a case.
- Green table = court.
- Big soul = patience.
- Overseas = other countries.
- Uncle Sam's country = the nickname of the United States of America.
- Ginseng Country = nickname for the country of South Korea.
- Light-handed = people who like to help.
- Roomy = sincere, willing.
- Forgetting land = arrogant.
- Lips = ingredient talk.
- accomplice = confidant.
- Angry = angry.
- Field star = athlete (usually soccer) who is considered to have a great appearance.
- Sleep flower = dream.
- Alone = living alone.
3. Ambiguous Phrases
Is a type of phrase that has more than one or more meanings ambiguous depending on its placement in the sentence. For example:
- Budi's debt = Budi's debt, ²received kindness from others and must be repaid immediately.
- Debt to the cooperative is 500 thousand rupiah.
- I was very indebted to you, pal.
- Hand length= the length of a hand, ²likes to steal.
- The length of my hand longer than my sister's hand.
- He is nicknamed as si hand length by all citizens village.
- Dairy cow = a cow whose milk is taken, ²a person who is used by others for certain benefits.
- Mr. Darsam's farm has a number of dairy cows.
- I have embarrassed Becomes the dairy cow!
- Raise your hand= raise your hand up, ²give up.
- If you have any questions, please Raise your hands We.
- For this matter, I choose to Raise your hands course.
- Right hand = hand on the right side of the body, ² confidant.
- For some reason, my right hand feels so sore.
- Mr. Murad has become right hand us since 10 years ago.
- Backbone = the bone in the back of the body, ²the person who bears the cost of living.
- Backbone is a bone in the back of the human body.
- Since her husband died, Mrs. Esih is now a backbone family.
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Thus a discussion of the types of phrases based on their meanings. May be useful.