3 Functions of the Preposition "With" in Indonesian

Explanation of the function of some types of prepositions have been discussed in several articles. These articles include: preposition function "in" and preposition function between. This article will also discuss the function of one of the other prepositions, namely the preposition with. This preposition itself has previously shown several examples in the article example of preposition "with". As for the special discussion regarding the function of the preposition with–which is reported by from page en.wikibooks.org–is as follows!

1. To Declare Tool Description

The first function contained in the preposition Among is a word that states the existence of a tool description in another word. This function can be formed if the preposition with placed in front types of nouns concrete that states the name of a tool. In this function, the preposition with can be placed directly in front of the noun or it can be inserted several types of verbs, as use, ride, and other similar words.

There are some examples in sentence is as follows!

• Uncle shaved his mustache with use a razor.
• Daddy mowing the grass in the backyard with grass cutter.
• The beef is chopped with knife that has been sharpened until it is sharp before.
• The fishermen catch the fish in the sea with use nets that are safe for the sea and coral reefs.
• Tara goes to her college with riding his motorbike.

2. To State Information with

The second function contained in the preposition with is as a giver of information along with a certain word. The words are word an object whose contents describe the name of a person or something that is in person.

For example:

• While I was walking in the park, I suddenly saw Laras walking with a man I don't recognize.
• Yesterday, I went to school with my new neighbor, Isabella.
• On last Saturday, I with my college friends go to the cinema to watch the latest movie which we find interesting and exciting.
• Last Sunday, Arimbi officially got married with Bimo who incidentally was his best friend from childhood.
• Yesterday, Arini with his extended family vacationed to Raja Ampat Island.

3. To Express the Way or Nature of Action

The last meaning contained by the preposition with is as a giver of information or a statement of the manner/nature of the action against a word that begins with this preposition. As for the words that begin with the word with in this function is types of adjectives or types of adverbs.

For example:

• He did the job with earnestly.
• Poetry it reads with full of appreciation.
• When we visited the village, we were greeted by them with a simple welcome but so memorable in our hearts.
• In that park, I saw children playing with full of joy and joy.
• In the afternoon, I saw Andini coming home with the gloom on his face.

Thus the discussion about the function of the preposition with In Language Indonesia. If the reader wants to know some examples of the types of prepositions, then the reader can open the article examples of prepositions in and example of preposition between. Hopefully it will be useful and able to add insight to all readers, both regarding the prepositions in particular, as well as language Indonesia in general. Thank you.