Kapanlagi.com - The word 'kerap' is not unfamiliar to us. However, not everyone knows the meaning of the word 'kerap' itself. Yes, the meaning of the word 'kerap' is an event or activity that is done repeatedly. And it is included as one of the verbs.
The word 'kerap' itself is usually used in formal conversations or as a standard word. So, the word 'kerap' is rarely heard in daily or non-formal conversations. However, the meaning of the word 'kerap' is not unfamiliar to us.
Well, to better understand the meaning of the word 'kerap'. Here's an explanation of the meaning of the word 'kerap', along with an explanation of the verb in the Indonesian language. Let's check it out, KLovers.
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1. Meaning of the Word 'Kerap'
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According to the Great Indonesian Dictionary, the meaning of the word 'kerap' is often, repeatedly, or frequently. This word is often used in formal or more formal language. Therefore, in daily conversations, the word 'kerap' is rarely heard. However, the meaning of the word 'kerap' is not unfamiliar to us.
The meaning of the word 'kerap' in Indonesian itself is a verb or also known as a verb. Therefore, the meaning of the word 'kerap' is used for an activity or something that someone does. For example:
1. Budi often buys orange ice when it's hot at school.
2. Dad often falls asleep in front of the TV when watching a football match.
3. Sinta often forgets when given complex tasks.
4. Little brother often lies to mom when asking for money for snacks.
5. Bu Tami often goes to friends' houses when she is bored at home.
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2. Understanding Verbs
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Well, the meaning of the word 'kerap' that was explained earlier is a verb or action word. To further understand the meaning of 'kerap', KLovers can learn more about what a verb is. A verb is a class or group of words that express an action, state, process, or other dynamic concept.
The presence of verbs in a sentence is very important because it can make the sentence that Dream's friend writes more effective. In the Indonesian language sentence structure of SPOK, the position of the verb itself is as the predicate (P). So, the existence of verbs is essential in a sentence.
If a sentence does not contain a verb, then the sentence cannot be said to be effective. In the Indonesian language, there are several types of verbs used to show an action, existence, or experience about something. Verbs in sentence construction function to describe the action or activity of the subject. And here are some of these types of verbs:
1. Active Verbs and Passive Verbs
Active verbs are verbs that have the prefix 'me-' or 'ber-'. Usually, active verbs are used to describe the activities carried out by the subject as someone who is performing them. Examples of active verbs include cooking, running, and walking.
Meanwhile, passive verbs are verbs that have the prefix 'di-' or 'ter-'. Passive verbs are used to describe activities that are subject to a job. Examples of passive verbs include being eaten, being drunk, and being forbidden.
2. Transitive Verbs and Intransitive Verbs
Transitive verbs are verbs that have an object. This verb must be followed by an object so that the sentence becomes more complete or has meaning. Examples of transitive verbs are giving, kicking, and cooking.
Meanwhile, intransitive verbs are verbs that do not require an object. So, a sentence using an intransitive verb can already be understood in meaning even without using an object. Examples of intransitive verbs include crying, sitting, or daydreaming.
3. Basic Verbs and Derived Verbs
Basic verbs mean the original form of the verb. That is, this verb does not have a prefix and is only a basic word. Examples of basic verbs are drinking, running, eating, and bathing.
Meanwhile, derived verbs are verbs that have prefixes. These prefixes are mandatory affixes, bound affixes, free affixes, reduplication, or compound words. Examples of derived verbs are landing, running, meeting, going on Hajj, and spinning around.
4. Mental Verbs
Mental verbs are verbs used to respond to or express an attitude towards an event. More precisely, mental verbs are related to understanding, discovery, planning, or decision-making. In short, mental verbs are used to express something that you can feel, guess, think, understand, observe, hope, decide, choose, believe, or be curious about. Mental verbs are also known as behavioral verbs, which express a certain state or event.
That is an explanation of the meaning of the word 'kerap' in the Indonesian language. Yes, the meaning of 'kerap' is a word for an activity or job that is often done repeatedly and is included in a verb.
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Disclaimer: This translation from Bahasa Indonesia to English has been generated by Artificial Intelligence.