Last updated on January 16, 2024
To Form Nouns
Prefix ke- that is added to a few root words can form nouns.
| Root Word | Meaning | Prefix ke- + Root Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| kasih | love | kekasih | lover, beloved |
| hendak | want | kehendak | desire/intention |
| rangka | skeleton, framework | kerangka | skeleton |
| tua | old | ketua | leader, chairman |
To Form Ordinals
Prefix ke- that is added to cardinal numbers will form ordinals or can be used for collective numbers.
| Numbers | Meaning | Collective Numbers | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| dua | two | kedua | second, both |
| tiga | ketiga | three | third, all three |
| empat | four | keempat | fourth, all four |
| tua | old | ketua | leader, chairman |