ke sini
In Indonesian, 'come here' is expressed as ke sini.
The phrase ke sini is used as a directional complement meaning 'to here'. It is often used alongside a verb to complete a request or command. To specifically tell someone to 'come here', you would typically include a verb such as datang (to come) or mari before it.
What does it mean word for word?
ke sini is composed of the preposition ke, which means 'to' and the adverb sini, which means 'here'.
How does it change in a sentence?
To express the full action of 'to come here', the verb datang is typically used before ke sini, forming the phrase datang ke sini.
Did you know?
- While ke sini means 'to here', the word sini is part of a spatial system that distinguishes between sini (here, near the speaker), situ (there, near the listener), and sana (over there, far from both).
- The word sini is incredibly ancient, appearing in the Talang Tuo inscription dating back to 684 AD.
- If you want to sound more polite when asking someone to 'come here', you should add the word tolong (please) or silakan (go ahead), as simply saying datang ke sini can sound like a blunt command.
Examples in context
- Sami tidak datang ke sini.Sami didn't come here.This sentence shows the use of ke sini in the context of someone not coming to a location.Tatoeba #9162391 by henrywijaya001, translation #7249862 by OsoHombre
- Terus, kenapa kamu ke sini?Why did you come here, then?This sentence uses ke sini to ask for a reason for being at a location.Tatoeba #11071194 by HAGNi, translation #3702833 by Katabasis
- Apa yang membuatmu datang ke sini?What made you come here?This sentence uses ke sini to ask what caused someone to arrive at a location.Tatoeba #3864821 by orion17, translation #25291 by CK
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Example conversation
Indah calls Rian to show him something on her phone.
- IndahRian, ke sini sebentar.Rian, come here for a moment.
- RianAda apa, Indah?What is it, Indah?
- IndahLihat foto ini.Look at this photo.
- RianWah, bagus sekali!Wow, it is very beautiful!
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries ke, sini, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
