When the prefix ber- and suffix -an is attached simultaneously to the reduplicated root word, the verb forms intransitive verbs that indicate the intensity of the situation.
| Root Word | Meaning | ber- + reduplication + -an | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| lari | to run | berlari-larian | playfully running around |
| kejar | to chase | berkejar-kejaran | run in a hurry; each other (take turns) chasing one another |
| tangis | to cry | bertangis-tangisan | cry together; everyone cries |
| desak | to push | berdesak-desakan | crammed together; overcrowded (scramble for space); push one another |