Setiap minggu, kami pergi ke supermarket dekat rumah.

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Breakdown of Setiap minggu, kami pergi ke supermarket dekat rumah.

• setiap: every
• kami: we
• dekat: near

Questions & Answers about Setiap minggu, kami pergi ke supermarket dekat rumah.

Can the time expression go somewhere else? Do I need the comma after it?

Yes. Time expressions are flexible. You can say:

• Kami pergi ke supermarket dekat rumah setiap minggu.
• Kami setiap minggu pergi ke supermarket dekat rumah. (less common but fine in speech) The comma after fronted Setiap minggu is optional; it’s used for clarity, not grammar.

What’s the difference between kami and kita?

• Kami = we (excluding the person you’re talking to).
• Kita = we (including the listener). Use kita only if the listener is part of the group that goes.

Why is ke used here? Could it be di?

• ke = to (movement). With pergi, use pergi ke.
• di = at/in (location). Use di for where an action happens: berbelanja di supermarket.

Do I have to say pergi ke? Can I drop pergi?

In casual speech you can drop the verb and say Kami ke supermarket… (the “go” is understood). In careful or neutral Indonesian, pergi ke is standard. If you mention a destination, include ke.

Is tiap minggu the same as setiap minggu? Any other options?