Meaning of Saha and Question Words in Sundanese Language along with Examples of their Use in Sentences

Kapanlagi.com - Sundanese is one of the regional languages that is quite well-known in Indonesia. If you have Sundanese friends, the chance of knowing every vocabulary becomes bigger. An example of a word that is quite often heard is "saha". So, what does saha mean?

The meaning of saha is who. The term is a question word to ask about a person. The use of Sundanese question words is actually the same as in Indonesian in general.

Not only the meaning of saha, to learn Sundanese language, you also need to understand other question words or vocabulary. Here is some information that will help you understand it.

1. Meaning of Saha

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The meaning of saha is who. In Sundanese language, this term is used to ask about someone. It is not only limited to a name, but it can also relate to the background of the person. One example of its use can be seen in the phrase "jeng saha". This phrase can be interpreted as "for whom, by whom, or with whom."

Perhaps you already know that Sundanese has language levels namely lemes, loma, and kasar. This means that there are levels of refinement of terms used for politeness in every conversation. Well, the word "saha" can be used for all of these levels.

2. Examples of Using Saha

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In the information about the meaning of saha above, it has been explained that there are levels of language used in Sundanese. Here is further explanation that you can pay attention to. This explanation uses examples to make understanding easier.

- Sundanese Language Varieties

1. Saha nu gogorowokan di belah kidul? (Who is shouting in the south?)

2. Saha nu rek ngilu ulin ka kebon binatang? (Who will join the trip to the zoo?)

3. Saha nu tanggung jawab kana kajadian ieu? (Who is responsible for this incident?)

4. Saha nu boga duit tiis? (Who has money that is not used?)

5. Saha nu bisa nyieun sisindiran basa Sunda? (Who can make Sundanese poems?)

6. Ka saha nya nginjeum duit? (To whom did you borrow money?)

7. Di saha nu aya obat nyeri huntu? (Who has medicine for toothache?)

8. Aya saha wae tadi di ditu? (Who was there earlier?)

9. Mobil saha ieu nu ngahalangan jalan? (Whose car is blocking the road?)

10. Budak saha itu meni kasep? (Whose child is so handsome?)

11. Ari isuk rek indit jeung saha? (Who will leave tomorrow with whom?)

12. Who didn't go to school yesterday?

13. Whose red motorcycle is parked in the mosque yard?

14. Who is the food separated for?

15. Who bought such a toy?

- Sundanese Language Varieties

1. Who just passed by?

2. Who said tomorrow is a holiday?

3. Who can speak Sundanese?

4. Who did you come with? (Sareng saha kadieu?)

5. Excuse me, who are you going to? (Punten, bade ka saha?)

6. Who is the RT here? (Saha RT-na di palih dieu?)

7. Sorry, with whom are you? (Punten, sareng saha tea nya?)

8. Who did Kabayan marry? (Kabayan teh nikahna ka saha?)

9. Whose money is on the table? (Dupi ieu artos dina luhureun meja kagungan saha?)

10. Who is the current Governor of West Java? (Dupi jenengan Gubernur Jawa Barat nu ayeuna saha?)

3. Example of Question Sentences in Conversation

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Like any other language, Sundanese language also has question words. One of them is "saha" which means "who" and its usage has been discussed. Now, it's time to learn other question words in Sundanese.

1. Naon: the question word "naon" (what) is used to ask about objects, things, animals, plants, and others.

Example sentence: Naon sababna sora gelap matak katorekan? (What is the reason that when hearing thunder, it sounds like deafening from its loudness?)

2. Kunaon: the question word "kunaon" (why) is used to ask about the cause or reason.

Example sentence: Kunaon kamari teu sakola? (Why didn't you come to school yesterday?)

3. Naha: the question word "naha" (why) is used to ask about the cause or reason, and in Sundanese language, it can also mean questioning an action.

Example sentence: Naha maneh ujug-ujug indit basa ku urang disampeurkeun? (Why did you suddenly leave when I approached you?)

4. Iraha: the interrogative word iraha (when) is used to ask for time.

Example sentence: Iraha Gilang rek diajakan nyaba ka Brebes? (When will Gilang be invited to go to Brebes?)

5. Mana: the interrogative word mana can also mean where and kamana is an interrogative word used to ask for a place or thing.

Example sentence: Dimana ari tempat miceun runtah plastik? (Where is the place to dispose of plastic waste?)

Well, KLovers, that's the explanation of the meaning of saha and other interrogative words in Sundanese along with examples of their use in conversation.

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