Verba
/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 that serves to express an “action”, existence, experience, or other dynamic concepts.
Synonyms & Variants
aksi
An action or deed performed, often used in a more dynamic or dramatic context.
kata kerja
A more common term used by the general public.
perbuatan
Something done or carried out, often referring to actions with moral or ethical consequences.
tindakan
A movement or deed performed by someone or something.
verb
Often used by academics or bilingual speakers.
Usage Notes or Etymology
The term is borrowed from the Latin verbum which literally means “word”. In Indonesian grammar, this term is used technically within the field of linguistics to classify verbs. Historically, the use of this term replaces the traditional designation “kata kerja” in academic literature to provide higher precision in accordance with structural grammatical standards.
Real-world Usage
Dosen linguistik itu menjelaskan perbedaan antara verba transitif dan intransitif hari ini.
English Translation
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