Diskusikan

Diskusikan is an Indonesian transitive verb that means "to discuss" something. It is commonly used in imperative or instructional contexts to instruct someone to discuss a topic, issue, or matter with others. The form arises from the noun diskusi (discussion) plus the affix -kan, which turns a noun into a verb that indicates performing the action described by the noun.

Etymology and related forms: The noun diskusi comes from the English word discussion, via Indonesian adaptation. The verb diskusikan contrasts with berdiskusi (to engage in a discussion, often intransitively or with a group) and mendiskusikan (to discuss something, with a direct object). The passive form didiskusikan refers to something that has been discussed. The imperative Diskusikanlah can be used for a more courteous command.

Usage notes: Diskusikan requires a direct object—the topic or issue to be discussed. It appears in formal writing, meetings, instructions, and educational materials. It is often paired with phrases like topik ini, masalah tersebut, rapat, or proposal untuk memperdalam analisis. While it can function as a command, its tone can be adjusted with politeness markers (lah) or through the surrounding context.

Examples:

- Diskusikan topik ini dengan tim Anda.

- Tugas ini perlu didiskusikan dalam rapat.

- Kita akan mendiskusikan proposal tersebut setelah evaluasi.

See also: berdiskusi, mendiskusikan, didiskusikan, diskusi.