Kami suka bicara lama-lama di sore hari.

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Breakdown of Kami suka bicara lama-lama di sore hari.

• di: in
• sore hari: the afternoon
• kami: we

Questions & Answers about Kami suka bicara lama-lama di sore hari.

What does bicara mean, and how is it different from berbicara?

bicara is the root word meaning to talk or to speak. berbicara is the verb form that often translates as to speak or to discuss, commonly used in more formal or polite contexts. In everyday conversation, bicara by itself can also function as a verb, so Kami suka bicara lama-lama and Kami suka berbicara lama-lama are both acceptable.

Why do we say lama-lama instead of just lama?

lama-lama emphasizes for a long duration or over an extended period of time. Using lama-lama (repetition) is a common Indonesian way to stress the quality of spending a long time doing something. Simply saying lama (long) might be less emphatic.

What does di sore hari mean, and can I just say sore?

di sore hari literally means in the afternoon or during the late afternoon. You can often just say sore (afternoon) depending on the context. For example, kami suka bicara lama-lama sore hari is understandable in casual conversation. However, di sore hari can sound a bit more complete or slightly more formal.

Are there other ways to express the idea of talking for a long time?