The prefix per- can also used to make someone as/likes. In order to facilitate a smooth transition in pronunciation letter ‘m’ is added between the…
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Prefix ‘per’ is usually accompanied by prefix ‘me-‘ before it to facilitate a smooth transition in for active form and prefix di- for passive form.…
To Form Nouns Prefix ke- that is added to a few root words can form nouns. Root Word Meaning Prefix ke- + Root Word Meaning…
The prefix ‘di-‘ is used to make the passive form of an active ‘me-‘ verb. ‘Di’ as a prefix is written in one word with the…
There are four rules for using the prefix ber- in Indonesian: First, the prefix ber- will change to be- if it is added to a root word that starts…
Extended/Repeated Action When the root word is reduplicated, the ber- word may indicate repeated or extended action, or action that takes place over an extended period of…
Prefix ber- that is attached to a numeral means ‘in + number’. Tiga (three) → bertiga (Literally:in three) Dua (two) → berdua (Literally:in two or the two…
Prefix ber- can be combined with an adjective. Root: sedih (sad) > ber+ sedih > bersedih (feeling sad) Root: gembira (happy) > ber+ gembira > bergembira (happy state)…
Prefix ber- can be combined with a noun: Ber + Noun is ‘to have’ The general meaning of prefix ber- is “to have” the thing represented by…
Prefix ber- is used to form active intransitive verb (intransitive: verb that do not need object) and it could not transformed to passive sentence. Prefix…
With single syllable bases, which are all borrowings from other languages, me– optionally becomes me+nge-. In this case initial p. t. s and k are not lost as forms without them would sometimes…
Please note that the term expletive in this case doesn’t mean swear words, but rather the words that mimic sounds. For example: “Moo”, “Baa”, “Quack”,…