Questions & Answers about Kamu jalan di sore hari.
Why is the pronoun kamu used here, and how does it differ from other pronouns like Anda?
Kamu is an informal second-person pronoun used when speaking with friends, peers, or someone younger. Anda is more formal and is often used in polite or professional settings. You choose one over the other depending on the relationship or the level of formality you want to convey.
Why is jalan used instead of berjalan?
In everyday conversation, Indonesians often drop the ber- prefix and just say jalan, especially in informal contexts. Grammatically, berjalan is the more complete verb meaning to walk, but jalan is widely understood and common in casual speech.
Why do we say di sore hari? Is di commonly used for time expressions?
Di typically marks location. However, it can appear in time expressions, although pada is more standard for time (e.g., pada sore hari). Using di in this context emphasizes a setting or condition (like in the afternoon environment). It’s not incorrect, but you’ll hear pada sore hari more often in formal contexts.
Could we omit kamu and just say Jalan di sore hari?