Transitif
Definition & Context
Adjective
A word or phrase naming an attribute, added to or grammatically related to a noun to modify or describe it.
A quality of verbs that require one or more objects to complete their meaning because an action is transferred from the subject to the object. Verbs in this category cannot stand alone semantically without a noun serving as the direct recipient of that action.
Synonyms & Variants
berobjek
A simpler descriptive term in Indonesian.
kata kerja berobjek
A descriptive phrase explaining the nature of a verb that requires an object.
kausatif
A verb that expresses cause or brings about something. Often requires an object.
verba transitif
A linguistic term explicitly referring to a verb that requires an object.
monotransitif
Alternative technical term often used in linguistic literature.
dwitransitif
A transitive variation involving direct and indirect objects.
ekatransitif
A specific sub-category of transitive verbs.
berpelengkap
Refers to similar syntactic functions despite technical differences.
aktif
Often associated because transitive verbs usually appear in active sentences.
Usage Notes or Etymology
This term is borrowed from Dutch transitief which originates from the Latin transitivus. The root word is transire meaning to go across or pass through. In Indonesian linguistics, it is used to classify verbs that transfer action from the subject to an object. The use of this term is restricted to academic, grammatical, and structural descriptions of language.
Real-world Usage
Dosen menjelaskan bahwa verba transitif selalu membutuhkan kehadiran objek agar maknanya menjadi lengkap.
English Translation
Representative of real-world usage and contextual accuracy.
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