Linking Verb

Linking verbs are verbs used to connect between subject and complement.
Linking verbs are divided into 3 :

1. Verb that makes Impression (kesan)

•  appear     : nampaknya (She appeared calm)
• look         : kelihatannya (The girl looks beautiful)
• Seem       : agaknya (It seems easy)
• feel          : merasa (I feel fresh)
• feel          : terasa (This morning sunshine feels nice)
• Smell       : berbau (The flowers smell pleasant)
• sound      : kedengarannya (The music sound sweet)
• taste        : rasanya (The food tastes good)

2. Verb that means "Become" (mejadi)

• become   : menjadi (His son becomes a doctor)
• got          : menjadi (My teacher got very angry)
• get          : -
• go           : menjadi (The firm goes bankrupt)
• grow      : menjadi (Let's grow old together)
• turn        : berubah jadi (The leaves turn yellow), (my mom turns 56 this year)
• prove      : ternyata (The man proved right)

3. Verb means Keep (terus/tetap)

• keep (terus)             : The weather keeps fine.
• remain (terus/tetap) : She remained quiet.
• stay (tetap/terus)      : They stay at home.

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