layarnya

Layarnya is an Indonesian term formed from the noun layar, meaning screen or display, with the possessive suffix -nya. The combination refers to the screen belonging to or associated with a specific device or object, translating to “its screen” or “the screen of [X].”

In usage, layarnya typically appears when the possessor is clear from context or previously mentioned. The suffix -nya marks definiteness and a linked relationship to the noun that precedes it, as in layarnya for a device’s screen. It can function as the subject or the object of a sentence, depending on context. For example, "Layar laptopnya retak" means the laptop’s screen is cracked, while "Saya membersihkan layarnya" means I am cleaning its screen.

Layarnya commonly occurs in technology-related language, where devices and displays are frequent topics. It appears in expressions such as layar sentuh (touchscreen) and phrases about the condition, performance, or appearance of a screen. In casual and formal Indonesian, layarnya is a natural way to refer to a specific screen without repeating the device name each time, provided the possessor is understood from the context.

See also: layar (screen or display) and layar sentuh (touchscreen). Usage notes: when the owner is not clear, it may be better to specify the possessor (layar laptopnya, layar ponselnya) to avoid ambiguity.