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Complete Understanding of Compound Words Along with Examples and Correct Writing Methods

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Kapanlagi.com - Combination of words can consist of compound words. In addition, there are examples of word combinations with affixes, both in combined or separated writing. The writing of compound words also needs to follow the correct rules according to the General Guidelines for Indonesian Spelling.

There are various words that we know in Indonesian grammar. One of them is word combinations that are often found in sentence construction. As the name suggests, word combinations mean a number of words that are combined to form a new meaning. Usually, word combinations consist of two words in their writing.

Based on their types, word combinations are divided into several kinds. For example, word combinations of bound words and base words, compound words, or phrase word combinations.

To better understand the meaning of word combinations, see the following explanation that has been summarized by kapanlagi.com from various sources. In addition, there is an explanation of the correct way to write compound words according to PUEBI. Here is a reference to the explanation of word combinations.

1. Understanding Compound Words

Compound words mean consisting of a number of words that are combined to form a new meaning. Meanwhile, based on the understanding of compound words, it is the arrangement of different words, generally two words, according to the rules of the General Guidelines for Indonesian Spelling (PUBEI).

Based on the arrangement of compound words according to PUBEI, compound words can be written separately or connected. In addition, there is also the writing of compound words that must be hyphenated to avoid misperception. From these compound words, a new meaning will be formed.

For example, the compound word orang tua is a common example used in constructing a sentence. Orang tua means the father and mother of a child and has the responsibility of guiding and raising them. In addition, orang tua can also mean someone who is respected or someone who is considered old. However, there are also a number of examples of compound words that can be given prefixes either at the beginning or at the end of the word.

2. How to Write Compound Words

After understanding the meaning of compound words, you also need to know how to write compound words. This is because there are rules for writing compound words that need to be known in order to be correct. Well, according to PUEBI online, here is how to write compound words.

1. Commonly known compound words and their specific terms of writing need to be separated. Examples of these compound words are Duta Besar, Simpang Empat, Meja Tulis, Kambing Hitam, Orang Tua, or Rumah Sakit Jiwa.

2. Compound words that can cause misunderstanding or misperception are written by adding a hyphen (-) between the word elements. Examples of these compound words are Anak-Istri Pejabat which means Anak dan Istri dari Pejabat.

3. Compound words that are written separately should still be written separately if they have a prefix or suffix. Examples of these compound words are Bertepuk Tangan, Sebar Luaskan.

4. Compound words that have both a prefix and a suffix are written continuously or in one piece without a hyphen. Examples of these compound words are Menggarisbawahi, Pertanggungjawaban, Dilipatgandakan.

5. Compound words that are already correct or unified are written as one piece. Examples of these compound words are Bagaimana, Beasiswa, Belasungkawa, Matahari, Olahraga, Kacamata.

3. Example of Compound Words in Sentences

Writing compound words, as explained earlier, is not too complicated. However, you need to understand the arrangement of compound words according to the PUBEI guidelines. This way, writing mistakes can be avoided, including avoiding misconceptions in writing compound words. Now, to better understand what compound words are, here are some examples of compound words in sentences. Let's take a look at the explanation of examples of compound words in sentences.

1. Andi feels happy after receiving a scholarship to study in Australia.

2. The sun's heat is so scorching to the skin.

3. Morning is the right time for exercise.

4. When the cat's behavior shows a difference.

5. Mother uses a handkerchief when planting plants in the garden.

6. My younger sibling's birthday cake yesterday was in a triangular shape.

7. When helping voluntarily, the heart becomes peaceful.

8. Father works as an entrepreneur.

9. Sometimes we need to let go of something with a sincere heart.

10. Every good deed will surely be multiplied by the Creator.

11.Jane clapped when she saw Andi win the competition.

12.Kia brought a souvenir for Nita.

13.The writing table in that room is so wide.

14.Fia was made a scapegoat in the corruption of village funds.

15.Parents are role models for their children.

16.The backyard of Andi's house is rectangular shaped.

17. How to open the bottle cap?

18.Nia didn't go to school probably because she was sick.

19.Gita wears sunglasses when she's at the beach.

20.The distance between Andi's house and Dito's is only 3 kilometers.

21.The taste of Rosa's cooking remains salty even though it has been given sugar.

22.Niko's words are often spicy.

23.Hendri is currently participating in a joint effort to clean the mosque.

So that is the complete understanding of compound words along with examples and the correct way of writing. Some explanations about compound words above may help you understand what compound words are and how to write them.

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Disclaimer: This translation from Bahasa Indonesia to English has been generated by Artificial Intelligence.
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