Present Perfect Tense
Present Perfect Tense
Have you ever read this before?
Indonesian: "Apakah kamu pernah membaca ini sebelumnya?"
Explanation: "Pernah" means "ever," and "sebelumnya" means "before."
No, I haven't.
Indonesian: "Tidak, belum pernah."
Explanation: "Belum pernah" means "haven't."
Have you finished yet?
Indonesian: "Apakah kamu sudah selesai?"
Explanation: "Sudah selesai" means "finished yet."
No, I haven't - but I'm about to.
Indonesian: "Tidak, belum - tapi saya hampir selesai."
Explanation: "Belum" means "haven't," and "hampir selesai" means "about to finish."