Preposisi
/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 placed before a noun or pronoun that serves to connect those words with other parts of the sentence within a “syntactic” structure.
Synonyms & Variants
kata depan
Native Indonesian term often used as a technical equivalent for preposition.
kata sandang
Although technically different (articles are determiners), in some informal contexts or early teaching, the 'connecting' or 'marking' function similar to prepositions might be misunderstood or equated.
partikel
In a broader linguistic context, some prepositions can be categorized as particles if their function is more grammatical and lacks strong lexical meaning, although 'particle' also includes other categories.
penghubung
Something that connects one thing to another.
adposisi
A broader and highly technical linguistic term.
kata tugas
Preposition is one of the subcategories of the functional word class.
Usage Notes or Etymology
This term is borrowed from the Dutch prepositie, which is rooted in the Latin praepositio. Etymologically, the word is formed from the prefix prae meaning before and ponere meaning to place. In descriptive linguistics, this term refers to a class of functional words that mark various semantic relationships such as location, time, or direction. Its use is crucial for maintaining grammatical coherence in academic texts and official documents.
Real-world Usage
Penulis harus menggunakan preposisi yang tepat untuk menjaga ketepatan makna dalam dokumen resmi.
English Translation
Representative of real-world usage and contextual accuracy.