berkumpul

Berkumpul is an Indonesian verb that means to come together or to assemble a group of people in one place. It is used to describe the act of gathering for a purpose, such as a celebration, meeting, or public event. The term can refer to both small groups and large crowds, and emphasizes the action of forming a group in a shared location.

Etymology and grammar: Berkumpul is formed with the prefix ber- attached to the root kumpul, which means to gather. It is an intransitive verb, so it does not take a direct object and typically appears with locational or purposive phrases, such as di tempat tertentu or untuk suatu acara. For example, "Masyarakat berkumpul di alun-alun" or "Keluarga berkumpul untuk merayakan ulang tahun." It contrasts with mengumpulkan, a transitive verb meaning to collect or assemble something.

Usage: The expression is common in everyday speech, media reports, and formal writing when describing social gatherings, community events, or crowds. It can convey spontaneity (orang banyak berkumpul mendadak) or planning (warga berkumpul untuk rapat umum). Related terms include berkumpulnya (the act of gathering as a noun-like form) and mengumpulkan (to collect or assemble something) as a operational counterpart. The nuance centers on the presence of people gathering rather than the object being gathered.