Indonesian · Common Verbs

pergi

To go

Beginnerverb

Definition

To move from one place to another.

Example

Hari Sabtu saya pergi ke pasar.

On Saturday I go to the market.

Etymology

'Pergi' comes from the Old Malay word 'pergi', meaning to go or depart. It has retained this meaning in modern Indonesian.

How & Where It’s Used

'Pergi' is frequently used in both spoken and written language, applicable in informal and formal contexts when discussing movement or travel.

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