Kinds of Suffix Affixes and Examples in Indonesian

The material for this time is about affixes. In a word used in a good sentence, it is expressed verbally oral as well as writing there will be words affixed. Of course, because it's impossible to use only basic words. Affixes in a word will give different meanings, depending on the type of affix used.

Talking about affixes, there are several types of affixes that are known, namely prefixes, suffixes, insertions (infixes), prefixes and suffixes (confixes). Each affix has its own function. However, this discussion will focus on suffixes.

Definition of Suffix

Suffixes are affixes in a word which are positioned behind or at the end of the word. The meaning of the affixed word will also be different from the root word. Consider the following example:

• Food

The root word is 'eat' and the suffix used is '-an‘. The meaning of the word 'to eat' tends to be in the form of the verb, and after being given the suffix '-an' becomes a noun. This is one example that the affix will give a different meaning.

• Human

The root word is 'human'and get paid'-wi‘. The root word is a noun, and the affixed word is an adjective.

Kinds of Suffixes

In Indonesian, there are various kinds of suffixes. word which are formed as a result of getting a suffix, some form nouns, adjectives, or verbs. The following is an explanation of the various suffixes used in language Indonesia:

1. Suffix -an

Adding suffix -an will change the word into a noun form. Here are some meanings/meanings formed by the suffix -an:

• Declare a place, for example: pedestal, base, field, puddle, street.
• Expresses like, for example: houses, cars, children.
• Express part, for example: monthly, daily, kilo.
• Declare certain things/objects: paintings, shots, images, predictions.
• Declare tools: meter, scale, swing.
• Declare the whole / set: ocean, land.

2. Suffix -right

This type of affix will change a word into a verb. The verb that is formed as a result of getting the suffix –kan expresses the meaning of the command. Examples of words that get this affix include take, listen, overthrow.

3. Suffix –i

The word that gets this affix will change the meaning to the meaning of the command. Examples include remove, follow, complete.

4. Suffix -his

Words with –nya in the suffix that we are more familiar with reveal the third person singular pronouns. However, its suffix can give the following meanings:

• Stating the word task, for example actually, it seems.
• Expresses the effect of emphasis or emphasis when used in sentence, for example 'Close the doorhis now!'.
• Explain situations when used in sentences, for example 'Roni learns with enthusiasm'.

5. Suffix –man, -wan, -wati

This type of suffix is ​​used to describe gender. Suffixes –man and –wan are used to describe the male gender. Suffix –wati for female gender. For example, artists, journalists, employees, cameramen.

6. Suffix –kah

The suffix –kah is more often used in everyday conversation. Words with this type of suffix will change meaning into affirmations in questions. For example, isn't it, is it, is it true.

7. Suffix -even

Meaning formed from the word with this suffix is ​​'also'. Examples of words that contain this suffix include me too, we too, they too. For example in the sentence 'I too feel devastated by the incident'. The suffix –even in my word also has the meaning that 'I' also feels hit like the others.

8. Suffixes in foreign loanwords

Suffixes can also be found in foreign loanwords. Here are some of those endings:

• Suffix –al which has a characteristic meaning, for example actual, formal, emotional.
• Suffix –ah which means nature, for example natural, outwardly, inwardly.
• Suffix –asi/ization which has the meaning of the process, for example naturalization, confirmation.
• Suffix –asthma which has a noun meaning, for example enthusiasm.
• Suffix –er which have the meaning of properties, for example secondary, primary, tertiary.
• Suffix –if which has the meaning of nature, for example, sportsmanship, objective, subjective.
• Suffix –is which has the meaning of nature, for example practical, economical.
• Suffix –al which has the meaning of understanding / flow, for example communism, nationalism, patriotism.
• Suffix –or which has the meaning of 'person who acts as', for example narrator, actor, editor.

Examples of Suffixes in Sentences

The explanation above is about the various affixes, and the following is an example of the use of suffixes (suffixes) in sentences.

1. Field football is always guarded and maintained because it is a training ground for the U-19 national team.
2. Base Motorcycle taxis in front of the Jayasuka terminal were attacked by irresponsible groups.
3. Anton fell inside puddle water when trying to help the cat.
4. Ani and Aruni playing houses in the tent.
5. Almost all boys like games toy car.
6. Dad stopped giving mom shopping money monthly because of layoffs.
7. Paint black-and-white attracts the attention of visitors to the exhibition.
8. Shot missed the police officers about a boy who was playing with his friends.
9. Ayu always believes forecast by zodiac.
10. Kindergarten kids love swing colorfully painted.
11. Take it all the plates in the cupboard!
12. Complete all these questions so that you pass the test.
13. Looks like Ani is getting bored with the atmosphere around her.
14. student and student live in a different building.
15. Cameraman one of the private TV channels was hit by tear gas fired by the police.
16. Artist Jogja works together to make murals to beautify the streets.
17. Ririn aspires to become a journalist
18. Is it true Are all victims of the Aceh earthquake guaranteed basic needs?
19. They also began to move their hands and feet clearing the streets.
20. In line with Tini, Tonopun could not bear to see his father working day and night.
21. Every scene in the film is capable of playing emotional
22. Needs primary refugees must be met immediately.
23. Each judge in the talent search event must assess the participants individually objective.
24. Contestants who do not sporty in the game will be disqualified by the jury.
25. Spirit nationalism must always be guarded in every youth Indonesia.
26. Elementary school teachers teach spirit patriotism in students.
27. Reza always dreamed of being a actor professional one.
28. Injection tranquilizers have no effect on the drug addict.
29. Dozens plates are already prepared for the wedding party.
30. Post-tsunami ocean looks calm again, however mainland full of people lying lifeless.

Definitions, types of suffixes and examples in Indonesian are described in full above. Hopefully what has been explained can be useful and used as one of the reference study.