Terbagei
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Definition & Context
VerbVerb
A word used to describe an action, state, or occurrence.
Divided into several parts; a colloquial/slang form of terbagi, historically written as “terbagei” during the tempoe doeloe period. (Modern synonym: terbagi)
Synonyms & Variants
terbagi
terbagi
The modern and standardized form of 'terbagei'; used in contemporary standard Indonesian with an identical meaning: 'has been divided into several parts'.
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terpecah
terpecah
Has become several separate or no longer unified parts.
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dibagi
dibagi
A passive verb form with a similar meaning, but 'dibagi' emphasizes an explicit agent performing the division, whereas 'terbagei' focuses on the resultant state without referencing an agent.
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terpisah
terpisah
Conceptually synonymous in the context of separation, but 'terpisah' more generally refers to being apart without implying a structured division into parts.
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Usage Notes or Etymology
Etymology and history: derived from the prefix ter- plus the root bagi (meaning to divide). The form “terbagei” is a phonetic/colloquial orthographic variant that appeared in written materials of the tempoe doeloe period to reflect spoken pronunciation; It is recorded in newspapers, correspondence, and popular texts of that era. In Van Ophuijsen orthography the form was written as “terbagei”. Under the Soewandi orthographic reform the form became terbagi, and use of “terbagei” declined, remaining primarily in informal registers, theatrical scripts, and nostalgic texts. Functionally, “terbagei” signaled familiarity or oral imitation rather than standard usage.
Real-world Usage
Dalem doenia tida ada banjak menoesia jang terbagei samarata. (Dalam dunia tidak ada banyak manusia yang terbagi merata.)
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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