Indonesian · Common Verbs

punya

To have

Beginnerverb

Definition

To own or possess something.

Example

Saya punya dua tiket konser.

I have two concert tickets.

Etymology

'Punya' originates from the Malay word for possession, which reflects ownership or having something.

How & Where It’s Used

'Punya' is commonly used in informal speech and writing, referring to possession in everyday contexts. It is widely understood across different regions of Indonesia.

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