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…
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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…