Saya berdiskusi singkat dengan kolega tentang target harian.

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Breakdown of Saya berdiskusi singkat dengan kolega tentang target harian.

• dengan: with
• tentang: about
• harian: daily

Questions & Answers about Saya berdiskusi singkat dengan kolega tentang target harian.

What does the prefix ber- in berdiskusi mean, and how is it different from mendiskusikan?

• ber- makes an intransitive verb that means to engage in the activity: berdiskusi = to have a discussion. It does not take a direct object.
• mendiskusikan is transitive and takes a direct object: to discuss something.

Examples:

• Correct with topic marker: Saya berdiskusi tentang target harian (dengan kolega).
• Incorrect without a preposition: Saya berdiskusi target harian. (unnatural)
• Correct transitive: Saya mendiskusikan target harian dengan kolega.
• Common alternative: Kami membahas target harian. (simpler, very natural)

Is berdiskusi singkat natural, or should I say sebentar?

Both are acceptable.

• berdiskusi singkat sounds a bit more formal/literary.
• berdiskusi sebentar is very natural in everyday speech.
• You can also say berdiskusi secara singkat if you want an explicitly adverbial form.

Can I say Saya diskusi singkat (without ber-)?

Yes, in casual speech Indonesians often drop prefixes on certain verbs. Colloquial examples:

• Saya diskusi bentar sama kolega soal target harian. In formal writing or careful speech, prefer berdiskusi.

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