Last updated on January 16, 2024
Prefix ter– can be combined with verbs, adjectives, and sometimes nouns to create a new word. As a superlative, like the English word “the most, or suffix -est”. The prefix ter– is always attached to an adjective as a root word. It is another form to replace the superlative words ‘paling’.
- panas : hot
- lebih panas : hotter
- terpanas/paling panas : the hottest
| Root words | Ter- + root | Synonym | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baik. Good. | Terbaik | Paling baik | The best |
| Panjang. Long. | Terpanjang | Paling panjang | The longest |
| Cantik. Beautiful. | Tercantik | Paling cantik | The most beautiful |
| Akhir. End. | Terakhir | Paling akhir | The very last |
| Tinggi. High.Tall. | Tertinggi | Paling tinggi | The tallest. The highest. |