Nomina
/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 word class used to identify people, objects, places, or abstract concepts, which syntactically often functions as a subject or object within a sentence structure. In Indonesian grammar, “nomina” is referred to as a noun.
Synonyms & Variants
kata benda
A more popular term among the general public.
nomina dasar
A noun that has not undergone affixation or reduplication, representing the base form of a noun.
nomina turunan
A noun formed through affixation or reduplication from a base form.
objek
The part of a sentence that receives the action of a transitive verb, often filled by a noun or noun phrase.
subjek
The part of a sentence that performs the action or is the main focus, often filled by a noun or noun phrase.
noun
Often used by bilingual speakers in Jakarta.
substantif
An old technical term that is rarely used.
pronomina
A category closely related to the function of a noun.
Usage Notes or Etymology
This term stems from the Latin root nomen meaning “name”. Historically, the transition from the traditional term kata benda to nomina reflects a linguistic shift in Indonesia toward a more scientific and universal formal classification system. Its usage signifies a structuralist approach to analyzing language. In a social context, this word is used exclusively within academic or formal domains. Nomina carries a technical nuance that distinguishes scholarly discussion from everyday conversation. Using this word demonstrates the speaker's intellectual authority in the fields of grammar or descriptive linguistics.
Real-world Usage
Dosen linguistik sedang menjelaskan perbedaan antara nomina dan verba di depan kelas.
English Translation
Representative of real-world usage and contextual accuracy.