Beraksi

Beraksi is an Indonesian verb formed with the prefix ber- attached to the noun aksi, meaning action or performance. It conveys the sense of engaging in an act, performing, or being in action, rather than describing a specific character or role. The form is intransitive and typically appears with a subject and, if needed, locative or time modifiers.

In everyday usage, beraksi describes active participation in events such as sports, stage performance, or public actions. Examples include "Pemain itu beraksi di pertandingan final," "Aktor itu beraksi di atas panggung," and "Pihak keamanan beraksi menahan pelaku." It can also refer to taking action in response to a situation.

The nuance of beraksi centers on the act of performing rather than on admissions of identity or role; for roles, Indonesian often uses berperan. The tempo or intensity can be conveyed with adverbs or modifiers, and sedang beraksi expresses ongoing action.

Etymologically, beraksi is a compound formed from ber- and aksi, and is used widely across Indonesian-language media, literature, and everyday conversation. It is cognate with Malay usage and closely related to related verbs such as bertindak or berperan, though beraksi specifically emphasizes the act of performing or acting.