The Indonesian word ‘kena’ means to be hit, to be subjected to, to be down with, to fall under. This word is often used in passive sentences.
- Saya ditipu oleh orang itu.
- Saya kena tipu orang itu.
- I was cheated by that person.
- Uangnya dicuri.
- Uangnya kena curi.
- His money was stolen.
- Kami didenda polisi.
- Kami kena denda polisi.
- We were fined by the police.