Breakdown of Kami berlibur pada akhir pekan.
kami
we
akhir pekan
the weekend
berlibur
to go on vacation
pada
on
Questions & Answers about Kami berlibur pada akhir pekan.
What exactly does kami mean?
Indonesian has two words for “we”:
- kami = we (excluding the listener)
- kita = we (including the listener) So kami tells the listener they’re not part of the group being talked about.
Can I use kita instead of kami here?
Yes, but only if you want to include the listener. Kita berlibur pada akhir pekan means “you and I (and possibly others) spend vacation time on the weekend.”
What does the ber- prefix in berlibur do?
The prefix ber- often makes an intransitive verb meaning “to do/be engaged in X.” From libur (holiday/break), berlibur means “to be on vacation / to go on vacation.”
Do I need to add pergi (go) before berlibur?
Not required. Berl i bur already means “to go/be on vacation.” You can say:
- Kami berlibur pada akhir pekan. (fully natural)
- Kami pergi berlibur pada akhir pekan. (also common; adds the sense of “go” but slightly redundant)
Is berlibur the same as liburan?