lengannya

Lengannya is an Indonesian noun phrase formed by combining lengan (arm or sleeve) with the third-person possessive suffix -nya. The result functions as “the arm” or “the sleeve” belonging to someone or something, with the intended meaning determined by context. In most cases, it refers to a human arm, but it can also indicate the sleeve of clothing when the possessor is an object, such as a shirt.

Grammar and usage: The suffix -nya is a clitic that marks possession and can represent “his,” “her,” “its,” or “their” depending on reference. When the possessor is explicit, speakers may use lengan dia or lengan orang itu. Lengannya is most common when the possessor is understood from context or when the focus is on the possessed item. To avoid ambiguity, writers sometimes prefer to specify the possessor directly, for example lengan dia or lengan baju itu.

Examples:

- Lengannya panjang. (His/her arm is long.)

- Lengan bajunya panjang. (The sleeve of his/her shirt is long.)

- Lengan mobil itu tidak lurus, lengannya rusak? (That sentence would be unusual; more natural would be: Lengan mobil itu retak, hmm—clarifying that the phrase is generally used for human arms or clothing sleeves rather than mechanical parts.)

Notes: The exact interpretation of lengannya depends on surrounding words and context. In neutral, formal writing, it is common to pair lengan with a noun indicating the possessor to ensure clarity.