Questions & Answers about Nanti kita gantian presentasi supaya adil.
Why is it kita and not kami?
- kita = we/us including the listener (“you and I (and possibly others)”).
- kami = we/us excluding the listener.
- Here you’re proposing a plan that includes the person you’re talking to, so kita is correct.
What does gantian mean exactly, and how is it formed?
- Base word: ganti = to change/replace.
- Suffix -an makes gantian, which in this context means “taking turns / by turns.”
- It can also mean “it’s someone else’s turn” in casual speech (e.g., Gantian, dong! = “Let me have a turn!”).
What’s the difference between gantian, bergantian, bergiliran, and giliran?
- gantian: casual, very common in speech. “take turns” (adverb-like). Example: Kita gantian presentasi.
- bergantian: a bit more formal/neutral; same idea of alternation. Example: Kita presentasi bergantian.
- bergiliran: more formal or written; emphasizes rotation by “turns.” Example: Kita bergiliran presentasi.
- giliran: a noun meaning “turn.” Example: Gilirannya siapa? (Whose turn is it?)