Valuta asing
/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.
Valuta asing is “foreign currency” or payment instruments having legal status for international transactions. The term refers to paper money holdings or financial assets of other nations used to finance cross-border trade and maintain a country's macroeconomic stability.
Synonyms & Variants
devisa
This term is more frequently used in the context of Indonesian macroeconomics.
duit asing
Casual term referring to the currency of another country.
mata uang asing
Currency issued by the monetary authority of another country.
valas
Abbreviation of foreign currency commonly used in trade and banking contexts.
Usage Notes or Etymology
This term derives from the word valuta, borrowed from the Italian “valuta” via Dutch. Etymologically, it refers to a universally recognized exchange system. Its linguistic journey reflects the post-World War II economic standardization that necessitated a specific terminology for cross-border financial instruments. In a social context, the use of this phrase is formal and is predominantly found in macroeconomic discourse. Its usage signals professional legitimacy during business negotiations or official discussions regarding a nation's foreign exchange reserves.
Real-world Usage
Bank sentral terus menjaga stabilitas cadangan valuta asing untuk mendukung perekonomian nasional.
English Translation
Representative of real-world usage and contextual accuracy.