Verbs in Indonesian Language 2 ( verbs with "ber-" )

Verbs with prefix "ber-"

-Indonesian's verbs with "ber-" are intransitive in general

For example :

• Bekerja = to work
• Berlayar = to sail
• Berlari = to run

Explanation :

1. When the root word of the verb starts with letter "r" or  the first syllable has an "r" in it,
     the "r" is omitted from "ber-"
     For example :  bekerja = to work ( not berkerja )
2. The only exception is only for "belajar", not berlajar, beside belajar is a root word.
    In addition, verbs " bermain" and "belajar", nevertheless, both can be also transitive
    For example :  Mereka bermain komputer ( they play computer ), Dia belajar itu ( she study it )

3. "ber-" + noun means :

~to have/ to own ( it shows possession )
  For example : Dia berbaju biru ( He has blue shirt )

~to utilize / to make use of
  For example : Ayo kita bersepeda ( Let's go cycling )