Indonesian · Common Verbs

memberi

To give

Beginnerverb

Definition

To hand something to someone.

Example

Saya memberi makan kucing tiap pagi.

I feed the cat every morning.

Etymology

'Memberi' is derived from 'beri,' meaning 'to give,' with the addition of 'mem-' indicating action, reflecting common patterns in Indonesian verb formation.

How & Where It’s Used

'Memberi' is applicable in formal and informal contexts, commonly used in both spoken and written language to express the act of giving.

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