Pembentukan Kata Kerja Berawalan me-
Learners study active transitive and intransitive verbs formed with the me- prefix and their usage patterns.
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to read
The me- prefix forms an active verb meaning 'to read' from the root baca. It is used when someone actively reads written or displayed information.
Saya membaca berita di ponsel sebelum berangkat kerja.
I read the news on my phone before leaving for work.
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to write
The me- prefix creates an active verb from tulis, meaning to produce written text. It can refer to writing notes, messages, documents, or creative works.
Dia menulis pesan untuk temannya setelah rapat selesai.
She wrote a message for her friend after the meeting ended.
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to teach
The me- prefix changes ajar into an active verb meaning to teach or give instruction. It is commonly used for teachers, instructors, and people sharing knowledge.
Kakak saya mengajar matematika di sekolah dekat rumah.
My older sibling teaches mathematics at a school near the house.
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to study
This me-kan? form with mempelajari is an active verb meaning to study or examine something deeply. It often implies learning a subject, skill, language, or topic systematically.
Saya sedang mempelajari bahasa Indonesia setiap malam.
I am studying Indonesian every night.
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to buy
The me- prefix forms an active verb from beli, meaning to purchase something. It is used when a person acquires goods or services by paying for them.
Ibu membeli sayuran segar di pasar pagi.
Mother bought fresh vegetables at the morning market.
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to sell
The me- prefix forms an active verb from jual, meaning to sell or offer something for payment. It is frequently used in business, markets, and everyday transactions.
Paman saya menjual kopi di warung kecil dekat rumah.
My uncle sells coffee at a small food stall near the house.
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to wear/use
The me- prefix creates an active verb from pakai, meaning to wear, use, or put something on. The meaning depends on the object, such as clothes, tools, or equipment.
Saya memakai jaket karena udara pagi cukup dingin.
I wear a jacket because the morning air is quite cold.
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to use
The me- prefix combined with gunakan creates an active verb meaning to use or utilize something. It is common in formal and everyday contexts when referring to tools, methods, or resources.
Dia menggunakan aplikasi itu untuk memesan makanan.
He uses that application to order food.
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to cook
The me- prefix forms an active verb from masak, meaning to prepare food by cooking. It can refer to cooking meals, ingredients, or specific dishes.
Ayah memasak makan malam ketika saya pulang.
Father cooked dinner when I came home.
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to cut
The me- prefix forms an active verb from potong, meaning to cut or divide something with a tool. It is used for actions involving food, objects, hair, or materials.
Saya memotong buah untuk sarapan pagi.
I cut fruit for breakfast.
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to open
The me- prefix forms an active verb from buka, meaning to open something that is closed or covered. It is used for doors, containers, books, accounts, and many other objects.
Saya membuka jendela kamar agar udara segar masuk.
I open the bedroom window so fresh air can come in.
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to close
The me- prefix creates an active verb from tutup, meaning to close, cover, or shut something. It can describe closing physical objects, businesses, or discussions.
Tolong menutup pintu sebelum keluar rumah.
Please close the door before leaving the house.
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to take
The me- prefix forms an active verb from ambil, meaning to take, pick up, or get something. It is commonly used when someone moves an object toward themselves or obtains something.
Saya mengambil payung dari dekat pintu karena hujan.
I take the umbrella from near the door because it is raining.
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to give
The me- prefix changes beri into an active verb meaning to give or provide something to someone. It often appears with a recipient marked by kepada or an indirect object.
Dia memberi adiknya hadiah kecil saat ulang tahun.
He gave his younger sibling a small gift on their birthday.
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to receive
The me- prefix forms an active verb from terima, meaning to receive, accept, or welcome something. It can refer to objects, information, invitations, or situations.
Saya menerima pesan dari teman pagi tadi.
I received a message from a friend this morning.
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to bring
The me- prefix creates an active verb from bawa, meaning to carry or bring something from one place to another. It focuses on moving an object with the person.
Dia membawa makanan sendiri untuk makan siang di kantor.
She brought her own food for lunch at the office.
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to send
The me- prefix forms an active verb from kirim, meaning to send or deliver something to another person or place. It is often used for messages, packages, and documents.
Saya mengirim foto liburan kepada keluarga malam ini.
I send vacation photos to my family tonight.
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to ask for
The me- prefix forms an active verb from minta, meaning to request, ask for, or seek something. It is commonly used for requesting help, permission, objects, or information.
Saya meminta bantuan teman untuk membawa meja.
I ask a friend for help carrying the table.
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to answer
The me- prefix creates an active verb from jawab, meaning to answer or respond to a question, message, or statement. It is used when someone provides a reply.
Dia menjawab pertanyaan pelanggan dengan ramah.
She answered the customer's question politely.
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to ask
The me- prefix combined with the -kan suffix forms an active verb meaning to ask about something or inquire. It is used when directing a question toward a person or topic.
Saya menanyakan alamat toko itu kepada penjaga keamanan.
I asked the security guard for the address of that shop.
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to hear
The me- prefix forms an active verb from dengar, meaning to hear or listen to sounds and information. It is used when someone receives sounds intentionally or unintentionally.
Saya mendengar suara hujan dari dalam kamar.
I hear the sound of rain from inside the room.
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to see
The me- prefix creates an active verb from lihat, meaning to see, look at, or observe something. It is commonly used for visual perception and watching situations.
Dia melihat foto lama di album keluarganya.
She looked at old photos in her family album.
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to watch
The me- prefix forms an active verb from tonton, meaning to watch a performance, program, movie, or event. It usually involves paying attention to something presented visually.
Kami menonton film baru setelah makan malam.
We watched a new movie after dinner.
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to support
The me- prefix forms an active verb from dukung, meaning to support, encourage, or back someone or something. It can refer to emotional, practical, or public support.
Saya mendukung keputusan teman saya untuk belajar lagi.
I support my friend's decision to study again.
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to help
The me- prefix creates an active verb from bantu, meaning to help or assist someone. It is commonly used when providing support with tasks, problems, or activities.
Kakak membantu saya memperbaiki sepeda yang rusak.
My older sibling helped me fix the broken bicycle.
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to wait
The me- prefix forms an active verb from tunggu, meaning to wait for someone, something, or an event. It often takes a person or thing as the object being awaited.
Saya menunggu teman di depan stasiun kereta.
I am waiting for a friend in front of the train station.
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to search
The me- prefix forms an active verb from cari, meaning to look for, search, or seek something. It is used when someone tries to find a person, object, place, or information.
Dia mencari kunci rumah yang hilang sejak pagi.
He has been looking for the lost house key since morning.
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to find
The me- prefix combined with the -kan suffix creates an active verb from temu, meaning to find, discover, or encounter something. It often describes the result of a search or an unexpected discovery.
Saya menemukan restoran kecil yang enak dekat kantor.
I found a small, delicious restaurant near the office.
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to try
The me- prefix forms an active verb from coba, meaning to try, attempt, or test something. It is used when someone makes an effort or experiences something for the first time.
Saya mencoba makanan baru di warung itu kemarin.
I tried new food at that food stall yesterday.
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to choose
The me- prefix creates an active verb from pilih, meaning to choose or select among options. It is used when someone makes a decision about people, objects, or actions.
Dia memilih warna biru untuk kamar barunya.
She chose blue for her new room.
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to change
The me- prefix forms an active verb from ubah, meaning to change, modify, or transform something. It is used when someone actively makes a difference to a condition, object, or situation.
Saya mengubah pengaturan ponsel agar baterainya lebih hemat.
I changed my phone settings so the battery would last longer.
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to repair
The memper- form creates an active verb meaning to improve, fix, or repair something. It can refer to physical objects, conditions, skills, or situations.
Ayah memperbaiki sepeda saya di garasi sore tadi.
Father repaired my bicycle in the garage this afternoon.
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to make
The me- prefix forms an active verb from buat, meaning to make, create, or produce something. It is one of the most common Indonesian verbs and is used in many contexts.
Saya membuat kopi sebelum mulai bekerja.
I made coffee before starting work.
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to build
The me- prefix forms an active verb from bangun, meaning to build, construct, or develop something. It can describe physical construction as well as creating relationships or systems.
Mereka membangun rumah baru di sebelah taman.
They built a new house next to the park.
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to destroy
The me-kan form creates an active verb from hancur, meaning to destroy, break apart, or ruin something. It often describes causing an object or structure to become damaged or unusable.
Badai besar menghancurkan beberapa rumah di daerah itu.
A strong storm destroyed several houses in that area.
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to clean
The me-kan form creates an active verb from bersih, meaning to clean or make something become clean. It is commonly used for rooms, objects, surfaces, and environments.
Saya membersihkan meja makan setelah sarapan.
I cleaned the dining table after breakfast.
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to wash
The me- prefix forms an active verb from cuci, meaning to wash or clean with water. It is commonly used for clothes, dishes, vehicles, and body parts.
Dia mencuci mobilnya setiap hari Minggu pagi.
He washes his car every Sunday morning.
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to dry
The me-kan form creates an active verb meaning to make something dry or remove moisture. It is used for objects, clothes, food, and other things that contain water.
Ibu mengeringkan pakaian di bawah sinar matahari.
Mother dries the clothes under the sunlight.
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to store
The me- prefix forms an active verb from simpan, meaning to keep, store, or save something for later use. It is used for physical items, money, files, and information.
Saya menyimpan dokumen penting di dalam folder khusus.
I store important documents in a special folder.
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to erase
The me- prefix forms an active verb from hapus, meaning to erase, remove, or delete something. It is commonly used for writing, digital files, and unwanted information.
Saya menghapus foto lama yang sudah tidak diperlukan.
I deleted old photos that were no longer needed.
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to draw
The me- prefix forms an active verb from gambar, meaning to draw or create an image. It is used when someone produces a picture using a pen, pencil, or digital tools.
Anak saya suka menggambar hewan di buku kosong.
My child likes drawing animals in an empty notebook.
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to color
The me- prefix forms an active verb from warna, meaning to color or add color to something. It is commonly used for drawings, designs, decorations, and creative activities.
Dia mewarnai gambar itu dengan pensil warna baru.
She colored that picture with new colored pencils.
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to sing
The me- prefix forms an active verb from nyanyi, meaning to sing or perform a song. It can describe casual singing or a professional performance.
Teman saya menyanyi di acara keluarga kemarin malam.
My friend sang at the family event last night.
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to dance
The me- prefix forms an active verb from tari, meaning to dance or perform body movements to music. It is used for traditional, social, and artistic dancing.
Mereka menari bersama saat pesta ulang tahun.
They danced together during the birthday party.
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to play
The me-kan form creates an active verb from main, meaning to play an instrument, game, or role. It focuses on actively performing or using something.
Adik saya memainkan gitar di ruang tamu sore ini.
My younger sibling is playing the guitar in the living room this afternoon.
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to lift
The me- prefix forms an active verb from angkat, meaning to lift, raise, or pick something up. It can also mean appointing someone to a position in certain contexts.
Saya mengangkat kotak berat itu dengan kedua tangan.
I lifted the heavy box with both hands.
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to lower
The me-kan form creates an active verb from turun, meaning to lower, bring down, or reduce something. It can refer to physical movement, prices, levels, or quantities.
Toko itu menurunkan harga beberapa barang minggu ini.
That shop lowered the prices of some items this week.
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to push
The me- prefix forms an active verb from dorong, meaning to push or encourage something forward. It can describe physical force or emotional support.
Dia mendorong pintu yang sulit dibuka.
He pushed the door that was difficult to open.
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to pull
The me- prefix forms an active verb from tarik, meaning to pull, draw, or attract. The meaning depends on context and can refer to physical movement or interest.
Saya menarik kursi lebih dekat ke meja.
I pulled the chair closer to the table.
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to take
The me- prefix forms an active verb from antar, meaning to take or accompany someone to a destination. It is commonly used for transporting people or delivering items.
Ayah mengantar saya ke stasiun sebelum bekerja.
Father took me to the station before going to work.
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to pick up
The me- prefix forms an active verb from jemput, meaning to pick someone up or collect something from a place. It is commonly used for picking up people at homes, stations, airports, or other locations.
Saya menjemput adik di sekolah setelah pulang kerja.
I picked up my younger sibling at school after work.
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to visit
The me-i form creates an active verb from kunjung, meaning to visit a person, place, or institution. It often describes going somewhere to meet people or see a location.
Kami mengunjungi nenek setiap akhir pekan.
We visit our grandmother every weekend.
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to follow
The me-i form creates an active verb from ikut, meaning to follow, participate in, or join an activity. It can refer to following a person, instruction, event, or program.
Dia mengikuti kelas memasak bersama teman-temannya.
She joined a cooking class with her friends.
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to avoid
The me-i form creates an active verb from hindar, meaning to avoid, stay away from, or prevent contact with something. It is used for situations, people, risks, and unwanted conditions.
Saya menghindari jalan itu karena sering macet.
I avoid that road because it is often congested.
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to remember
The me- prefix forms an active verb from ingat, meaning to remember or recall information, events, or people. It is used when something comes back to someone's memory.
Saya masih mengingat nama guru bahasa Indonesia saya.
I still remember the name of my Indonesian language teacher.
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to forget
The me-kan form creates an active verb from lupa, meaning to forget something or someone. It describes the loss of memory or failure to remember an obligation or detail.
Dia melupakan kunci rumahnya di meja kantor.
He forgot his house key on the office desk.
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to understand
The me-i form creates an active verb from paham, meaning to understand or comprehend an idea, explanation, or situation. It is commonly used in learning and communication contexts.
Saya mulai memahami aturan permainan setelah mencoba beberapa kali.
I started to understand the rules of the game after trying several times.
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to explain
The me-kan form creates an active verb from jelas, meaning to explain or make something clear. It is commonly used when giving information, instructions, or reasons.
Dokter menjelaskan hasil pemeriksaan dengan bahasa sederhana.
The doctor explained the examination results in simple language.
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to translate
The me-kan form creates an active verb from terjemah, meaning to translate text, speech, or meaning from one language to another. It is used for both written and spoken translation.
Saya menerjemahkan artikel pendek dari bahasa Inggris ke bahasa Indonesia.
I translated a short article from English into Indonesian.
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to say
The me-kan form creates an active verb from ucap, meaning to say, pronounce, or express something verbally. It is often used for greetings, thanks, apologies, and spoken expressions.
Dia mengucapkan terima kasih kepada semua orang yang membantu.
She said thank you to everyone who helped.
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to mention
The me-kan form creates an active verb from sebut, meaning to mention, state, or name something. It is commonly used when giving names, information, examples, or details.
Dia menyebutkan alamat lengkap saat mengisi formulir pendaftaran.
She mentioned the full address when filling out the registration form.
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to count
The me- prefix forms an active verb from hitung, meaning to count, calculate, or determine a number. It is used for numbers, amounts, costs, and measurements.
Saya menghitung uang belanja sebelum pergi ke pasar.
I counted the shopping money before going to the market.
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to measure
The me- prefix forms an active verb from ukur, meaning to measure the size, length, amount, or level of something. It is used when comparing something against a standard unit.
Ayah mengukur luas kamar sebelum membeli karpet baru.
Father measured the size of the room before buying a new carpet.
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to compare
The me-kan form creates an active verb from banding, meaning to compare two or more things. It is used when examining similarities, differences, prices, or qualities.
Saya membandingkan harga beberapa toko sebelum membeli laptop.
I compared prices from several shops before buying a laptop.
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to connect
The me-kan form creates an active verb from hubung, meaning to connect, link, or relate things together. It can describe physical connections, communication, or relationships.
Teknisi menghubungkan komputer itu ke jaringan internet.
The technician connected that computer to the internet network.
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to separate
The me-kan form creates an active verb from pisah, meaning to separate, divide, or keep things apart. It is used for objects, groups, information, and categories.
Ibu memisahkan pakaian putih dan berwarna sebelum mencuci.
Mother separated white and colored clothes before washing.
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to collect
The me-kan form creates an active verb from kumpul, meaning to collect, gather, or assemble things. It is commonly used for objects, documents, information, and people.
Mahasiswa mengumpulkan tugas sebelum batas waktu selesai.
The students submitted their assignments before the deadline.
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to distribute
The me-kan form creates an active verb from bagi, meaning to share, distribute, or give portions of something to others. It is used for items, information, food, and responsibilities.
Dia membagikan makanan kepada tetangga setelah acara selesai.
She distributed food to the neighbors after the event ended.
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to provide
The me-kan form creates an active verb from sedia, meaning to provide, prepare, or make something available. It is often used for services, facilities, supplies, and resources.
Hotel itu menyediakan sarapan gratis untuk para tamu.
That hotel provides free breakfast for the guests.
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to arrange
The me- prefix forms an active verb from atur, meaning to arrange, organize, manage, or set something in order. It is commonly used for schedules, objects, plans, and activities.
Saya mengatur jadwal pertemuan dengan klien minggu depan.
I arranged a meeting schedule with the client next week.
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to plan
The me-kan form creates an active verb from rencana, meaning to plan, arrange, or prepare an action before it happens. It is commonly used for events, activities, projects, and future goals.
Kami merencanakan liburan keluarga untuk bulan depan.
We are planning a family vacation for next month.
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to arrange
The me-kan form creates an active verb from atur, meaning to arrange something for someone or organize something on their behalf. It emphasizes providing a prepared arrangement or service.
Saya mengaturkan jadwal pertemuan antara dua tim tersebut.
I arranged the meeting schedule between those two teams.
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to handle
The me- prefix forms an active verb from urus, meaning to handle, take care of, or manage a matter. It is often used for documents, responsibilities, family matters, and daily tasks.
Dia mengurus dokumen perjalanan sebelum berangkat.
She handled the travel documents before leaving.
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to manage
The me- prefix forms an active verb from kelola, meaning to manage, operate, or organize resources. It is commonly used for businesses, finances, projects, and organizations.
Mereka mengelola toko kecil di dekat rumah.
They manage a small shop near their house.
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to develop
The me-kan form creates an active verb from kembang, meaning to develop, expand, or improve something over time. It is used for skills, ideas, businesses, technology, and systems.
Perusahaan itu mengembangkan aplikasi baru untuk pelanggan.
The company is developing a new application for customers.
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to improve
The me-kan form creates an active verb from tingkat, meaning to increase, raise, or improve a level or quality. It is commonly used for performance, ability, health, and results.
Saya meningkatkan kemampuan bahasa Indonesia dengan latihan setiap hari.
I improve my Indonesian language ability by practicing every day.
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to reduce
The me-i form creates an active verb from kurang, meaning to reduce, decrease, or lessen something. It is used for amounts, costs, problems, and physical quantities.
Saya mengurangi penggunaan plastik saat berbelanja.
I reduce the use of plastic when shopping.
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to add
The me-kan form creates an active verb from tambah, meaning to add, include, or put more of something into another thing. It is commonly used for ingredients, information, features, and quantities.
Ibu menambahkan sedikit garam ke dalam sup.
Mother added a little salt to the soup.
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to fill
The me-i form creates an active verb from isi, meaning to fill, complete, or put something into a container or space. It is also frequently used for forms, applications, and schedules.
Saya mengisi formulir pendaftaran secara online.
I filled out the registration form online.
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to empty
The me-kan form creates an active verb from kosong, meaning to empty, clear, or remove contents from something. It is used for rooms, containers, storage areas, and accounts.
Kami mengosongkan kamar sebelum pindah ke rumah baru.
We emptied the room before moving to a new house.
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to turn on
The me-kan form creates an active verb from nyala, meaning to turn on or activate something that uses energy. It is commonly used for lights, machines, devices, and fires.
Saya menyalakan lampu teras sebelum hari mulai gelap.
I turn on the porch light before it gets dark.
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to turn off
The me-kan form creates an active verb from mati, meaning to turn off, stop, or deactivate something. It is commonly used for electronic devices, engines, and systems.
Dia mematikan televisi setelah acara selesai.
He turned off the television after the program ended.
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to lock
The me-i form creates an active verb from kunci, meaning to lock or secure something with a key or mechanism. It is used for doors, vehicles, accounts, and other protected items.
Saya mengunci pintu rumah sebelum tidur.
I lock the house door before sleeping.
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to type
The me- prefix forms an active verb from ketik, meaning to type or enter written text using a keyboard. It is commonly used for computers, phones, documents, and messages.
Saya mengetik laporan kerja di komputer kantor.
I type a work report on the office computer.
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to print
The me- prefix forms an active verb from cetak, meaning to print or produce a physical copy of something. It is commonly used for documents, photos, and publications.
Dia mencetak tiket kereta sebelum pergi ke stasiun.
She printed the train ticket before going to the station.
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to download
The me- prefix forms an active verb from unduh, meaning to download digital files or data from the internet. It is commonly used for applications, documents, videos, and software.
Saya mengunduh aplikasi baru untuk belajar bahasa.
I downloaded a new application for learning languages.
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to upload
The me- prefix forms an active verb from unggah, meaning to upload digital content to an online platform. It is used for photos, videos, documents, and other files.
Dia mengunggah foto perjalanan ke media sosial.
She uploaded travel photos to social media.
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to install
The me- prefix forms an active verb from pasang, meaning to install, attach, put on, or set something in place. It is used for equipment, decorations, applications, and objects.
Teknisi memasang kamera keamanan di depan rumah.
The technician installed a security camera in front of the house.
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to eliminate
The me-kan form creates an active verb from hapus, meaning to eliminate, abolish, or remove something completely. It is often used for rules, fees, systems, or unwanted conditions.
Pemerintah menghapuskan biaya tambahan untuk layanan tertentu.
The government eliminated additional fees for certain services.
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to record
The me- prefix forms an active verb from rekam, meaning to record sounds, images, videos, or information. It is commonly used with cameras, phones, and audio devices.
Saya merekam video pendek saat acara keluarga.
I recorded a short video during the family event.
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to photograph
The me- prefix forms an active verb from potret, meaning to take a photograph or capture an image. It is commonly used for people, places, objects, and events.
Saya memotret pemandangan pantai saat matahari terbenam.
I photographed the beach scenery during sunset.
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to send
The me-kan form creates an active verb from kirim, meaning to send or deliver something to another person or place. It emphasizes the transfer of an item, message, or information.
Dia mengirimkan dokumen penting melalui email pagi ini.
She sent an important document by email this morning.
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to convey
The me-kan form creates an active verb from sampai, meaning to deliver, convey, or communicate something. It is often used for messages, opinions, announcements, and information.
Ketua kelas menyampaikan informasi ujian kepada semua mahasiswa.
The class leader conveyed the exam information to all students.
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to announce
The me-kan form creates an active verb from umum, meaning to announce or make information known publicly. It is commonly used for news, decisions, schedules, and official statements.
Sekolah mengumumkan hasil lomba melalui situs resmi.
The school announced the competition results through the official website.
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to prepare
The me-kan form creates an active verb from siap, meaning to prepare, arrange, or get something ready. It is used for events, materials, plans, and personal readiness.
Saya mempersiapkan bahan presentasi sebelum rapat dimulai.
I prepared the presentation materials before the meeting started.
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to finish
The me-kan form creates an active verb from selesai, meaning to complete, finish, or resolve something. It is commonly used for tasks, work, problems, and projects.
Dia menyelesaikan pekerjaannya sebelum pulang kantor.
He finished his work before leaving the office.
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to get
The me-kan form creates an active verb from dapat, meaning to get, obtain, or receive something. It is used for possessions, opportunities, results, and experiences.
Saya mendapatkan kabar baik dari teman lama saya.
I got good news from my old friend.
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to offer
The me-kan form creates an active verb from tawar, meaning to offer or present something for someone to accept. It is commonly used for products, help, choices, and services.
Pelayan itu menawarkan menu baru kepada pelanggan.
The waiter offered the new menu to the customers.
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to like
The me-i form creates an active verb from suka, meaning to like, enjoy, or have a positive feeling toward something. It is used for people, activities, foods, hobbies, and preferences.
Adik saya menyukai film animasi dari Jepang.
My younger sibling likes animated films from Japan.
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to fetch
The me-kan form creates an active verb from ambil, meaning to take or get something for another person. It emphasizes doing the action on someone else's behalf.
Tolong mengambilkan saya segelas air dari dapur.
Please get me a glass of water from the kitchen.