Kontingensi
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Noun
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.
An uncertain event or circumstance that may occur in the future. In formal and financial contexts, it refers to a contingency plan or the provision of reserve funds intended to address risks and liabilities arising from unforeseen situations.
anggaran tak terduga
Allocation of funds in financial planning to cover previously unpredicted needs.
cadangan
Something kept in reserve for use if needed or in an emergency.
dana darurat
Money set aside specifically to deal with crisis or urgent situations.
penyangga
Something used to withstand or balance the impact of a change or uncertainty (buffer).
serep
A loanword from Dutch 'reserve' used in daily conversation to refer to a backup or reserve.
Kemungkinan
General synonym used in everyday context to express uncertainty.
Rencana cadangan
Functional equivalent within the context of risk management and administration.
Dana taktis
Specific term in bureaucracy and finance referring to the allocation of contingency funds.
Derived from the Latin contingentia meaning “contact” or “happening”, this term entered Indonesian via the English contingency. Etymologically, the roots con- (together) and tangere (to touch) imply something that borders on reality but has not yet materialized with certainty. In formal domains, this word carries a nuance of bureaucratic prudence. Its use is critical in risk management and financial governance to demonstrate institutional readiness. Using “kontingensi” implies more than simple preparation, it signifies the existence of a systematic protocol against uncertainties that might disrupt operational stability or national budgets.
Pemerintah telah menyiapkan dana kontingensi untuk menangani risiko bencana alam tahun ini.
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Definition: An interrogative phrase in krama inggil Javanese register meaning “how” or “in what manner”, used to politely inquire about the condition, state, or method of something with a high degree of respect.
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