KAMU means “YOU” or “YOURS” in Indonesian language. The word is a personal pronoun used for 2nd person. It can be used as a subject , object , or even possessive pronoun with the same form. However, if it is used to show possession, formally, it should change to shorter form “MU” and attached to a NOUN.
For example :
As a Subject
Kamu must be put at the beginning of a sentence
- Kamu cantik – You are beautiful/pretty
- Kamu pandai – You are clever
As an Object
Kamu is placed behind a verb
- Saya sayang kamu – I love you
- Dia benci kamu – He/she hates you
As a Possessive Pronoun
Form 1 : Noun + “MU”
- Saya pinjam bukumu – I borrow your book (buku = book)
- Mobil itu adalah mobilmu – That car is your car (mobil = car)
Form 2 : Noun + KAMU
This form is actually an informal one and not following the formal grammar of Indonesian. However, recently people often this form more than the correct one.
- Saya pinjam buku kamu – I borrow your book
- Mobil itu mobil kamu – That car is your car
How to pronounce KAMU? You should first try to pronounce vowel A and U first. Please klik the blue link to learn about that.