Membikin
Definition & Context
Verb
A word used to describe an action, state, or occurrence.
To carry out an “action” or “process” that results in the formation or occurrence of something. (Modern Synonym: 'membuat')
Synonyms & Variants
membuat
The modern and standard equivalent of 'membikin'. Widely used in contemporary formal and informal Indonesian, replacing the older 'membikin' which carries an archaic register.
menciptakan
Synonymous with 'membikin' in the context of producing something, but 'menciptakan' carries a more elevated and formal nuance, often used for artistic works, innovations, or original creations.
menghasilkan
Partially synonymous with 'membikin' in the sense of producing or generating something, but 'menghasilkan' places greater emphasis on the output or end product, and tends to be used in formal and technical contexts.
Usage Notes or Etymology
The word “membikin” originates from the root word bikin, meaning 'to make' or 'to create'. This word was commonly used during the “tempo doeloe” era, especially during the “Van Ophuijsen Spelling” period (pre-1947). The prefix me- attached to bikin forms an active verb. In the Soewandi Spelling (1947-1972) and the Enhanced Spelling System (EYD), its spelling and meaning remained the same, but it was formally more often replaced by “membuat”. This word is still frequently encountered in informal conversations today.
Real-world Usage
karena itoe saja masoekken sadja dalem busnja pos akan dikirim, dengan pikiran jang djika tida terkirim, tentoe ajah tida terima soerat ini dalem tempo, sebab tanggal 25 boelan ini ajah akan membikin taoenan. (Karena itu saya masukkan saja ke dalam bus pos akan dikirim, dengan pikiran yang jika tidak terkirim, tentu ayah tidak terima surat ini dalam tempo, sebab tanggal 25 bulan ini ayah akan membuat tahunan.)
English Translation
Representative of real-world usage and contextual accuracy.
Verified Evidence1
Boekoe Soerat-Soerat (TH. A. Du Mosch) Boekoe Soerat-Soerat (TH. A. Du Mosch)
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