With the Word of the Day, you will have noticed under the basic word I have listed the root word using a prefix or suffix. You can only use a certain prefix with certain words. By that I mean the first letter of the word defines the prefix. I will clarify this.
The prefix Pe can only be used with words whose first letter begins with L,M,N,R,W.
Examples:
Pelaksana-Organiser.
Pemain-Actor,player.
Penanti-One who waits.
Perancana-Planner.
Pewajib-One who is liable.
The prefix Pem can only be used with words whose first letter begins B,F,P. However, in the case of the letter P, the P is dropped from the root word.
Examples:
Pembaca-Reader.
Pemfitnah-Slanderer.
Pemeriksa-Investigator, inspector.
The prefix Pen can only be used with words whose first letter begins with D.J,C,Y,T. However, in the case of the letter T, the T is dropped from the root word.
Examples:
Pendapat-Opinion.
Penjahit-Tailor.
Pencopet-Pickpocket.
Penari-Dancer.
The prefix Peng can only be used with words whose first letter begins with G,H,K. However, in the case of the letter K, the K is dropped from the root word. The prefix Peng is also used when the initial sound is a VOWEL.
Examples:
Penggaris-Ruler.
Penghancur-Destroying force.
Pengembang-Promoter.
Pengamuk-One who runs amuck.
The prefix Peny can only be used with words whose first letter begins with S.
Examples:
Penyapu-Broom.
Penyegar-Freshener.
Penyenang-Entertainer.
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