15 Correct Use of Commas According to EYD in Indonesian

The comma is one of the most common punctuation marks in Indonesian writing. This comma has a basic function, namely to separate one thing from another so that there are no meaning errors when reading a sentence/statement or writing numbers number. The simple and simple form of the comma is not accompanied by simple writing or usage procedures. In this article, we will discuss and explain about the use of commas.

Meaning of Comma

According to Oxford English Dictionary, the word comma comes from the Greek "komma (κόμμα)" which means "something that is cut" or "short clause".

A comma is a punctuation mark that is shaped like single quotes (apostrophe) placed at the bottom or the baseline of the text. When viewed from the way it is written, this comma is also shaped like a dot that has a stalk or number nine that is very small and the hole is covered.

Use of Commas According to EYD

According to General Spelling Guidelines Language Enhanced Indonesia (PUEBI), there are 14 uses of comma punctuation, namely:

1. Used to write elements in a detail or number.
Example:

• Me, Ani and Dion promised to do this work together.
• In this discussion, it is hoped that the readers will understand the meaning, function and correct use of commas.
• 3,14 * 100 = 314

2. Used to separate one equivalent sentence from the next, which is preceded by word-a certain word (but, but, whereas, unless).
Example:

• I really wanted to go on the school holidays, but my mother wouldn't let me.
• It's not my fault, it's my brother's fault.
• Father is in charge of cleaning the yard, while mother cleans the room in the house.

3. Used to separate between one sentence with other sentences, if the position of the sentence is different (main sentence and subordinate clause) then the sentence that is located as a subordinate clause is before/in front of the main sentence.
Example:

• If God permits, we will surely meet again in the future.
• If you hadn't pulled me up soon, I might have fallen into the abyss.
• Because he won first place, he got a holiday gift from his parents.

4. Used behind a word or expression that is a link between sentences (therefore, so, thus, with respect to that, even so), then the link is at the beginning sentence.
Example:

• Therefore, you need to be honest and tell the truth.
• So, you must immediately resolve this misunderstanding so that things don't get worse.
• Thus, you are entitled to a promotion this year.
• In that regard, I would like to apologize on his behalf.
• Even so, we still believe that he will carry out this task to the best of his ability.

5. Used to separate several words (o, yeah, woah, ouch, pity) from other words in a sentence.
Example:

• Oh, I thought you weren't coming.
• Yes, I understand your situation.
• Wow, you really have a talent for painting.
• Oops, I forgot to bring the library book I borrowed yesterday.
• Unfortunately, the grandmother had to sleep under the bridge because her house burned down last week.

6. It is used to separate a direct quote from another sentence.
Example:

• He advised me, "Don't put valuables anywhere."
• "Don't come home too late," Dad said when I left the house this afternoon.
• "Never mind, maybe this has become God's destiny", Nia tried to cheer me up.

7. Used to separate the name and address, parts of the address, which are written sequentially.
Example:

• The seminar was held in Building B, Faculty of Economics, University of Indonesia, Jalan Raya Salemba No. 6, Jakarta.
• Wedding reception at Permata Building, walk sustainable Indah No. 27, Kebon Jeruk, West Jakarta.
• This year's graduation was held at the Horizon Hotel, Ancol, North Jakarta.

8. Used to separate place and date, place name and region/country written sequentially.
Example:

• The deed was signed in Semarang, July 28, 1988
• I was born in Jakarta, September 6, 1990.
• He was transferred to a branch of his company located in Bekasi, West Java.

9. Used to separate the writing of the author's name or the author whose name arrangement is reversed in writing a bibliography.
Example:

• Wahyuningsih, Sri. 2007. Language lesson Indonesia. Jakarta: People's Library.
• Come on, Diane. 2011. Pioneering Business Between Limitations. Yogyakarta: Warehouse of Knowledge.
• Arif, Muhammad. 2000. Causes of Shortness of Breath. Bandung: Our Creation.

10. Used in writing footnotes.
Example:

• Dian Ayu, Pioneering Business Between Limitations. (Yogyakarta: Gudang Ilmu, 2011), p. 17.
• Sri Wahyuningsih, Indonesian Language Lessons. (Jakarta: People's Library, 2008), p. 29.
• Muhammad Arif, Causes of Shortness of Breath. (Bandung: Our Creations, 2000), p. 11.

11. Used to distinguish between names and degrees, in writing academic degrees.
Example:

• Muhammad Fadil, S. Kom became one of the best lecturers for the 2015-2016 academic year.
• After serving for 5 years, finally Mr. Prayitno Adji, S.E., M.M. officially resigned from the post of Chancellor.
• The bride and groom named Riani Sagita, S. Pd and Adnan Khair, S.T.

12. Used in front of the tenth digit or between rupiah and the smallest unit of cents expressed by numbers.
Example:

• In her childhood grandmother was only given a snack of Rp 20.50 by her parents.
• The height of the coconut tree is 35.75 m.
• Our house has an area of ​​200.32 square meters.

13. It is used to enclose additional information in an indefinite sentence.
Example:

• I really salute the little boy, very smart.
• We were speechless when we saw the scenery on this remote island, it was really beautiful.

14. Used behind adverbs at the beginning of a sentence which aims to avoid mistakes when reading and understanding the meaning of the sentence.
Example:

• To limit the number of passengers who overflow during the holiday period, the provider provides various services transportation increase ticket prices.
• In this state of deprivation, we must not quickly give up and surrender to the situation.

15. A comma is not used to separate a direct quotation in a sentence, if the direct quotation ends with a question mark (direct quotation is a question sentence).
Example:

• "Can I go on vacation to the top with Lia's family?" Diah asked her mother.
• "Will I be able to be like a father when I grow up?" I asked dad.

Thus the discussion about the correct use of commas according to EYD in Indonesian. May be useful.