"My name is not Andi."

Translation: Nama saya bukan Andi.

[Daoken]

Why is bukan used here if I am negating the verb? Should not tidak be used?

[1CN5ijzC]

Taken from here: http://www.ilc-sydney.com/difference-between-bukan-tidak-and-jangan/

"Bukan" negates noun and adverbs
"Tidak" negates verbs and adjectives

[MaxPayneBurrito]

You are negating a name, which is not a noun, not a verb. In that case you shuld use "bukan".

[joao_o_ovo]

Is "namaku" another way of saying "nama saya"? Is "-ku" a suffix that is for the possessive "me"?

[MaxPayneBurrito]

"Namaku" is another way of saying "nama aku". In bahasa indonesia they tend to merge nouns with possesives. You'll find more of examples in further lessons!

[ishanipc]

Whats wrong with saying Namaku tidak Andi?

[MaxPayneBurrito]

"Tidak" negates verbs and adjectives. If you want to negate a noun or adverb, you've got to use "bukan".

It was covered in Introduction lesson tips:
https://www.duolingo.com/skill/id/Introduction/tips-and-notes

[ishanipc]

Thanks for clarifying!