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Usages of pernah
Saya pernah melihat salji cair pada awal musim bunga di sana.
I once saw snow melting at the beginning of spring there.
Saya pernah kerja di pejabat itu.
I once worked at that office.
Di sekolah menengah dulu, saya pernah ponteng kelas dan kena denda menyalin nota lima kali.
Back in high school, I once skipped class and was punished by having to copy notes five times.
Saya pernah ponteng latihan renang.
I once skipped swim practice.
Test yourself: What does pernah mean?
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