Dilarang

Dilarang is an Indonesian word meaning forbidden or prohibited. It is commonly used to indicate that a certain action, behavior, or condition is not allowed, and it appears on signs, regulations, and in general rules as well as in everyday speech.

Linguistically, dilarang is the passive form of the verb larang, meaning to forbid. The di- prefix marks the passive voice, so dilarang literally conveys “to be forbidden” or “is forbidden.” It functions as an impersonal predicate, typically with no stated subject.

In usage, dilarang is followed by a bare infinitive or a noun phrase describing the prohibited activity. Examples include: Dilarang merokok (no smoking), Dilarang membuang sampah sembarangan (do not litter), Dilarang masuk tanpa izin (no entry without permission). The construction is common in public notices, official signage, rules, and legal texts.

Related terms include larangan (the noun “ban” or “prohibition”), terlarang (forbidden; often descriptive), and diharamkan (forbidden in a religious sense). The opposite is diperbolehkan or boleh (permitted). Dilarang is widely used in Indonesia and in Malay-speaking regions as part of everyday speech and formal communication.