Sumbernya

Sumbernya is an Indonesian term formed from the noun sumber, meaning "source," plus the possessive suffix -nya. It functions as either a noun phrase meaning "the source" or as a demonstrative possessive pronoun meaning "its source" or "the source of it." In practice, the referent of -nya is determined by context; it can refer to information, statements, events, or objects that have been previously mentioned.

As a common element in Indonesian discourse, sumbernya is frequently used in journalism, research, and everyday speech to point to the origin of a claim or item. It is synonymous with phrases like sumber itu or asal usul, though with nuances: -nya signals possession and can be used without repeating the noun.

Grammatical notes: -nya attaches to the noun sumber to form a nominal phrase. It should be analyzed as a bound pronoun that stands in for "the source" and agrees with the discourse. The word order remains simple: [subject] + [sumbernya] or [keterangan] + [sumbernya].

Examples:

- Sumbernya belum jelas. Translation: The source is not yet clear.

- Sumbernya berasal dari penelitian terbaru. Translation: The source comes from the latest research.

- Kamu tidak bisa menilai berita itu tanpa mengecek sumbernya. Translation: You cannot evaluate that news without checking its source.

See also: sumber, asal-usul, sumber berita, sumber informasi.