Bahasan

Bahasan is an Indonesian noun that refers to the subject matter under discussion, the content of a discussion, or the act of discussing a topic. It can denote both the topic itself and the way that topic is treated or analyzed in speech or writing. The term is closely related to the verb membahas (to discuss) and to the noun form bahas, from which the suffix -an is added to indicate the matter or action.

Etymology and related forms: Bahasan derives from bahas, the root meaning “to discuss,” with the common nominal suffix -an. Related words include pembahasan, which more specifically conveys the process or content of discussion, and bahas-bahasan, a less common form used to refer to a set of topics or an area of discussion.

Usage: In everyday Indonesian, bahasan can mean the topic or issue being discussed, for example, “bahasan hari ini adalah ekonomi.” In formal or academic writing, bahasan may refer to the section of a text that addresses the topic, although pembahasan is the more typical term for the discussion or analysis portion. Bahasan is often used to describe the subject matter or the focus of discourse rather than the act of discussing itself.

Examples of usage: “Bahasan utama buku ini adalah dampak sosial teknologi.” “Bahasan tersebut mencakup tiga aspek utama.” Bahasan dapat modified by adjectives such as “bahasan utama” (main topic) or “bahasan teknis” (technical discussion).

See also: pembahasan, topik, tema, diskusi.