temannya

Temannya is an Indonesian term formed from the noun teman (friend) with the possessive suffix -nya, meaning “his/her friend.” It is used to refer to a friend belonging to someone who has already been mentioned or is understood from context. The form does not specify gender, and the owner is established by surrounding words or pronouns.

Grammar and forms: The basic noun is teman. For plural, the form is teman-teman (friends). To indicate possession, add -nya to the noun root, producing temannya (his/her friend) or teman-temannya (his/her friends). When paired with a name or noun, it becomes a possessive noun phrase such as temannya Budi (Budi’s friend). In a sentence, temannya can act as subject or object depending on how it is used.

Usage notes: Temannya is common in both spoken and written Indonesian to refer to a friend of someone without repeating the owner’s name. It is often clarified with additional context, such as the owner’s name or a possessive pronoun, for example, temannya tadi malam (his/her friend last night) or temannya Budi (Budi’s friend).

Examples:

- Temannya datang ke pesta. (Their friend came to the party.)

- Saya bertemu dengan temannya. (I met his/her friend.)

- Apakah itu temannya? (Is that his/her friend?)

Overall, temannya serves as a concise way to indicate a singular friend belonging to someone, with plural forms and further clarification available as needed.