Third Person Pronouns and Their Types, Also Learn Examples of Their Use in Sentences

Kapanlagi.com - If you are someone who enjoys writing stories, it is important to know the various types of pronouns. This is because the use of pronouns can make a story more varied and interesting. Of various types, the third person pronoun is one of the most frequently used. Therefore, it is important to know the third person pronouns.

The clear use of pronouns will also be very beneficial for readers. The use of pronouns will help readers understand the content related to the subject or object in a story or text. Unfortunately, sometimes people still use pronouns haphazardly. As a result, instead of making the story clear, the misuse of pronouns actually confuses the readers.

To better understand what the third person pronoun is and its correct usage, please read the following summary compiled by kapanlagi.com from various sources.

1. Understanding Personal Pronouns

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Personal pronouns are also known as pronomina. The understanding of personal pronouns is one type of pronoun in the Indonesian language. As the name suggests, these pronouns function to replace the mention of a specific object or person. Thus, an object or subject can be mentioned indirectly.

In general, personal pronouns can be used for various purposes. One of them is to make a sentence more effective or concise. In addition, personal pronouns can also be used to make a sentence or paragraph more varied and enjoyable to read.

There are several types of personal pronouns, such as first, second, and third person pronouns. In addition, each personal pronoun is also divided into two forms, singular and plural. The use of these pronouns depends on the perspective and the number of objects or people being represented.

2. Understanding Third Person Pronouns

As mentioned earlier, third person pronouns are one of the most commonly used. We often encounter these pronouns when reading a text or story. As the name suggests, these pronouns use a third person perspective to refer to an object or subject.

In Indonesian, third person pronouns are also divided into singular and plural forms. Third person singular pronouns can be represented by the words 'dia' or 'beliau'. Meanwhile, in the plural form, third person pronouns can be represented by the word 'mereka'.

3. Examples of Using Third Person Pronouns

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To better understand the types of third person pronouns, you can refer to the following examples.

1) Examples of using third person singular pronouns:

- 'Beliau' sat in the corner of the office, lost in thought and crying.

- 'Beliau' won the election by obtaining a fantastic amount of votes.

- 'Dia' managed to finish the match with great difficulty.

- 'Dia' studied very diligently, so it's only natural that 'dia' became the class champion.

2) Examples of using third person plural pronouns:

- 'Mereka' never give up in their struggle to achieve their dreams.

- 'Mereka' can live a peaceful life because they love each other.

4. Understanding Other Pronouns and Examples of Their Use

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After knowing what the third person pronoun is, it doesn't hurt to get to know other pronouns. Because, besides the third person pronoun, there are still first and second person pronouns that are equally important to learn. Therefore, please read the brief discussion about the first and second person pronouns below.

1) First Person Pronoun

The first person pronoun is a pronoun used to refer to someone or a group from the perspective of the first person. Examples of first person singular pronouns are 'saya' and 'aku'. Meanwhile, examples of first person plural pronouns are 'kami' and 'kita'.

Examples of usage in sentences:

- 'Aku akan bekerja keras untuk menggapai cita-cita.' (I will work hard to achieve my dreams.)

- 'Saya selalu ketakutan ketika menonton film horor.' (I am always scared when watching horror movies.)

- 'Kami tidak pernah terlambat datang ke sekolah.' (We never come late to school.)

- 'Kita tidak bisa menyepelekan peran guru dalam pembentukan karakter.' (We cannot underestimate the role of teachers in character formation.)

2) Second Person Pronoun

On the other hand, the second person pronoun is a pronoun used to refer to someone or a group from the perspective of the second person. Examples of second person singular pronouns are 'Anda', 'kau', and 'kamu'. Meanwhile, an example of a second person plural pronoun is 'kalian'.

Examples of usage in sentences:

- 'Anda diundang untuk menghadiri rapat komite siang nanti.' (You are invited to attend the committee meeting this afternoon.)

- 'Kau bisa melakukan apapun, asalkan tidak mengganggu orang lain.' (You can do anything, as long as you don't disturb others.)

- 'Kamu tidak perlu membeli semua barang yang sedang diskon.' (You don't need to buy all the items that are on sale.)

- 'Kalian tidak boleh mengganggu murid baru itu.' (You all should not disturb that new student.)

Those are the reviews about the third, second, and first person pronouns. Hopefully useful and can broaden your knowledge!

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