Debitur
/id/Source Language: The language or dialect this term originates from (ID).Definition & Context
NounNoun
A word that functions as the name of a specific object or set of objects, such as living creatures, places, actions, qualities, states of existence, or ideas.
A party that has a “debt” or financial obligation to another party, particularly within the context of banking or loan agreements.
Synonyms & Variants
nasabah
A person who is a customer of a bank or financial institution.
peminjam
A general term more commonly used in daily conversation.
pengutang
A person who has a debt to another party.
piutang
A term referring to the right to collect money that has been lent.
terutang
Something that must be paid or settled by the borrowing party.
berutang
The verb form describing the debtor's condition.
Usage Notes or Etymology
This word is borrowed from the Dutch debiteur which originates from the Latin debitum. Within the Indonesian legal and financial systems, this term is consistently used to refer to the subject who holds a debt repayment obligation. The usage of this term is technical and commonly found in contract documents, banking reports, and formal legal literature. The word has not undergone a shift in meaning in Indonesian and retains its formal nuance as a standard economic term.
Real-world Usage
Seluruh debitur wajib melunasi cicilan tepat waktu sebelum jatuh tempo.
English Translation
Representative of real-world usage and contextual accuracy.