Bersaing

Bersaing is an Indonesian verb meaning to compete or vie with others. It commonly refers to the act of trying to achieve an advantage by outperforming rivals in a given field, such as business, sports, education, or politics. The term can describe ongoing activity, as in "perusahaan bersaing di pasar global," or a situation of rivalry more generally; the related noun is "persaingan" (competition or rivalry).

Etymology: The word is formed with the prefix ber- added to the root "saing," which conveys the sense of competing or contending. It is used in both Malay and Indonesian; related forms include "saingan" (competitor) and "persaingan" (competition).

Usage: Bersaing typically takes a direct object or complement indicating the arena of competition, often introduced by "di" or "dengan": "bersaing di pasar," "bersaing dengan produk baru." It can be used in formal or informal contexts. The phrase "persaingan sehat" describes healthy competition, while "persaingan tidak sehat" indicates unhealthy rivalry.

Nuance: Bersaing emphasizes effort, performance, and strategic action, rather than mere presence of rivals. It reflects a mindset of improvement and differentiation, rather than conflict.

Related terms: menyaingi (to rival or emulate), saingan (competitor), persaingan (competition, rivalry).