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Adding prefix me- after prefix per-

The words with prefix ‘per’ can usually be added by another prefix ‘me-‘ before it. In order to facilitate a smooth transition in pronunciation letter…

me- + one syllable word

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…

me- + Expletive

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”,…

me- + Place

The prefix me- + place would indicate that the subject is going to the said place. Udara (air) → mengudara (to fly for airplane or…

me- + Number

The only numbers that can be conjugated with me- are satu (one) and dua (two). Satu → menyatu (to unite, to become one) Dua → mendua (to split into…

me- + Adjective

The me- prefix + adjective indicates the subject changes more into or to turn to the indicated adjective. Besar (big) → membesar (to become bigger)…

me- + noun

When me- prefix is combined with a noun, the new word could mean one of the following: To put the noun on some other noun…

Prefix me-

me- transitive verb Prefix me- is usually used to form active transitive verb (transitive: verb that followed by object). Prefixes me- can be combined with…

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