Berpisah

Berpisah is an Indonesian verb meaning to become separated or to part ways. It is used to describe the act of moving away from someone or something, or the end of a relationship, partnership, or arrangement.

Etymology and form: The word derives from pisah, meaning separation, with the prefix ber- that commonly marks intransitive states in Indonesian. Berpisah is generally intransitive and does not take a direct object; the element from which one parts is introduced with a preposition such as dengan or dari, as in berpisah dengan teman, berpisah dari keluarganya, or berpisah jalan to indicate two people separating while walking.

Usage: Berpisah can describe physical separation, such as living apart or traveling separately, as well as emotional distance or the end of a relationship. It can be used in news reports, literature, or everyday conversation. The noun form is perpisahan, meaning separation or the act of parting; the verb is often followed by a prepositional phrase to indicate the other party involved.

Related terms include pisah, the root meaning “to separate,” and perpisahan, the noun form for “separation.” Berpisah is often contrasted with terms that denote joining or staying together, such as berkumpul or bertemu, depending on the context.