Dikayaikan

Dikayaikan is a term that appears in discussions of Indonesian grammar as a hypothetical or rare verb form. It would be formed by applying the di- passive prefix and the -kan suffix to the root kaya, which carries senses related to wealth or richness. In theory, dikayaikan would convey the idea of “to be made rich” or “to be enriched,” illustrating how Indonesian affixes can stack on certain roots to produce a passive-causative meaning.

Etymology and morphology: The form draws on three common Indonesian morphemes. The di- prefix marks passive voice, while the -kan suffix functions as a causative or applicative marker. The combination di- + kaya + -kan shows how a root with semantic content related to wealth could, in principle, participate in both passive and causative processes. Because kaya is more often used as an adjective or noun, the exact productive use of dikayaikan is infrequent and not widely attested in standard modern Indonesian.

Usage and reception: In contemporary standard Indonesian, speakers typically express this idea with alternative constructions such as menjadi kaya (to become rich), menyebabkan kemakmuran (to cause prosperity), or dibanyaki dengan frasa lain, rather than relying on a single verb like dikayaikan. When discussed in linguistic literature, dikayaikan is usually cited as an example of affix stacking and historical or theoretical morphology rather than as a common lexical item.

See also: Indonesian language morphology, affixation (di-, -kan), kaya (wealth), menjadi kaya, kemakmuran.