The Meaning of Affixes Ke-an and Examples in Sentences

An affix is ​​an addition that is inserted in a word to produce a new meaning. Affixes can be in the form of prefixes, insertions or suffixes that are added to a basic word. In Language In Indonesia, affixes can be said as affixes, which are an important element that can change the form of the word, the meaning of the word, and the type of word. There are several types of affixes in Indonesian. One of them is the suffix to- which has its own function. Here is our discussion of the meaning of the suffix to- and its examples in sentences.

Affix to-

In Language Indonesia, the suffix or prefix ke- is usually used to form a noun (noun) as well as a noun.

1. Forming Nouns (Nouns)

As forming nouns, the suffix to- has the following meanings:

• Have the Traits or Characteristics. Example:
  • Chairman = a person who heads or leads a community, association, organization and others.
    • The shareholders approved the proposal chairman meeting to hold dividends.
    • Brother was appointed chairman student council at school.
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• Intended or intended. Example:
  • Love = lover.
    • He ended up breaking up with lover his heart because their relationship was not approved by each of their parents.
  • Will = will.
    • If you have will strong enough to learn, of course there's nothing you can't learn.

2. Forming Numbers (numerals)

As a numerator, the suffix to- has the following meanings:

• Indicates a Rank/Sequence. Example:
  • Three = third.
    • In his family, he is the child who third.
    • From grade one to grade three of high school, I was always ranked third in my class.
  • Five = Fifth.
    • We sit in line fifth while watching it at the cinema.
    • Friday is the day fifth in order of day names.
• Shows Group. Example:
  • Second.
    • Two children was running across the field chasing his broken kite.
    • The grandmother was helped by the two young men who had spoken to the medic.
  • Fifth.
    • Five fingers we complement each other and have their respective functions.
    • The playground is surrounded by five buildings the skyscraper.

Functions of Affixes

In addition to the suffix ke- can form word nouns and nouns in the base word, the suffix to- also has a function if the root word is added to the suffix, namely:

1. Forming Nouns or Nouns

The suffix ke-an can form a noun if it is added to the following words,

• Verb, Example:
  • Go = Go.
    • Departure Father who suddenly made our family very devastated.
  • Coming = Arrival.
    • A few days ago, village we arrival group traveler from abroad.
  • Departure = Departure.
    • Due to volcanic eruptions, some departure at Soekarno Hatta airport was delayed.
  • Sleep = Overslept.
    • Almost every time he comes home he always overslept in the bus.
• Adjectives / Adjectives, Example:
  • Courage = Courage.
    • The world of education should prepare its students mentally bravery, responsibility, honesty and self-confidence, not only demands academic value.
  • Weak = Weakness.
    • Everyone has weakness, but that does not mean we have to give in to these weaknesses.
  • Prosperity = Prosperity.
    • Size of a prosperity from each person is different.
  • Naughty = Mischief.
    • The cooperation of the school and parents is needed to overcome the problem mischief children.
  • More = Excess.
    • The doctor suggested that Dad lower advantages her weight.
  • Forward = Progress.
    • After several times of training, he has now shown progress very fast.
  • Crowded = Crowd.
    • Shopping places that offer big promos or discounts are always crowded with crowd visitors.
  • Clean = Cleanliness.
    • Since childhood, children must be accustomed to taking care of themselves cleanliness body and environment.

• Noun/Noun 
  • People = People.
    • To create job opportunities, the Government is promoting a people's economy in the regions.
  • Nation = Nationality.
    • Song nationality Indonesia Raya reverberated throughout Indonesia during the 17 August celebrations.
  • Lurah = Village.
    • The village we live in has 13 village and 13 districts.
  • Camat = District.
    • The flood that happened yesterday reminded the office districts, schools and houses of local residents.

2. Forming Adjectives

The suffix ke-an is followed by a re-word, it can form an adjective. Example:

• Motherhood.
  • Even though she is still young, Ayu has shown her motherly nature when raising her sister.
• Childish.
  • Because the only child and always being pampered, then until adulthood is still the nature childish.

3. Forming Intransitive Verbs

Example:

• Hungry = Hunger.
  • Appreciate every food on your plate, because many of our brothers and sisters are starving.
• Lost = Lost.
  • Some of the employees of that company lose livelihood since early retirement from where he works.
• Flood = Flooded.
  • Since selling online, now he flooded orders from and abroad.

Meaning of Affixes

The affix Ke-an has several meanings, namely:

1. Declare place 

Example:

• Residence The president has been closely guarded by the police since the bomb terror.
• Every day office Embassy America is always crowded with protesters.
• Kingdom Britain is happy to welcome the birth of a grandson to the throne.

2. Unintentional act

Example:

• When rain heavy some time ago, our area fall ice the size of a marble.
• Last night the supermarket across that street entry thief.
• The electric train experienced lateness because the power went out for a while.

3. Means too

Example:

• The shoes she's wearing look greatness of the size of his feet.
• Temperature in that room made it cold so he repeatedly rubbed his hands together.
• It's been a week brother benighted because of overtime.
• After hearing story that mystical, he Fright not dare to go home.

4. Meaning resembling

Example:

• The color of the pool water bluish, looks like the color of the sky.
• This pudding is really colorful greenish like moss so it is called moss pudding.
• The fruits are almost ripe, just look at the color already yellowish.

5. Meaningful in circumstances

Example:

• In the midst of the hustle and bustle of the capital, there are still many people who live in the city poverty.
• The doctor confirmed that he was experiencing this because poisoning seafood.
• Since losing his family members, he now lives in a solitude.

6. Circumstances related to

Example:

• Facing the transition season, we must take care cleanliness the environment we live in.
• Chaos it happened only because of one person who was not orderly in line.
• The old man has desire who is very big to make his son's dream come true.

7. Meaningful Group

Example:

• Kalimantan Island is one of the Island the largest in Indonesia.

These are some of the meanings of suffixes and examples in sentence. May be useful.