Kami berolahraga di lapangan setiap sore.

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Breakdown of Kami berolahraga di lapangan setiap sore.

• sore: the afternoon
• kami: we
• di: on

Questions & Answers about Kami berolahraga di lapangan setiap sore.

Why is it kami here instead of kita?

In standard Indonesian, kami = “we (not including you),” while kita = “we (including you).”

• Kami berolahraga… = my group (not you) exercises…
• Kita berolahraga… = you and I (and possibly others) exercise…
  Note: In some casual speech, people use kita loosely, but the standard distinction is important.

Is berolahraga a verb? Can I just say olahraga?

Yes, berolahraga is the verb “to exercise / do sports.” Olahraga is a noun (“sport; exercise”) but is often used as a verb in casual speech.

• Neutral/formal: Saya berolahraga tiap pagi.
• Casual: Saya olahraga tiap pagi.

What does the prefix ber- contribute in berolahraga?

The prefix ber- often forms intransitive verbs meaning “to do/have/be X.”
Examples: bersepeda (to cycle), berkacamata (to wear glasses), berwarna (to be colored).
So ber- + olahraga = “to do sports; to exercise.”

Why is the preposition di used and not ke?