Topic: Indonesian

"Ia besar."

Translation:It is big.

August 24, 2018

6 Comments

https://www.duolingo.com/Linus.vbg

    When should I use Ia instead of Dia?

    August 24, 2018
    https://www.duolingo.com/Rick392366
    • 415

    When should I use Ia instead of Dia?

    Please have a look here :

    https://forum.duolingo.com/comment/28585404

    The differences between "ia" & "dia"

    August 24, 2018
    https://www.duolingo.com/Linus.vbg

      Thank you!

      August 24, 2018
      https://www.duolingo.com/Shaymian
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        Why not "it is big"?

        September 24, 2018
        https://www.duolingo.com/Meg528801

          It can be she is big or he is big

          February 19, 2019
          https://www.duolingo.com/ZoeVincent5
          • 34

          Ia does not mean it. It is short for "dia" meaning he/she. Just like you can say "Ma'kasih" as well as terima kasih.

          March 26, 2019
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