Verba bantu
from indonesia
Verified
Standard
verb
Action
From indonesia
Definition
Auxiliary verb used to clarify a phrase
Etymology
A hybrid term combining the Latin loanword 'verba' with the native Indonesian word 'bantu' (help). This structure is a calque or translation of the Western linguistic concept 'auxiliary verb', functioning to modify the meaning of the main verb within a phrase.
Semantic Category
Words that are primary base forms for verbs/actions (e.g., makan, lari).
Action