Ditawar

Ditawar is an Indonesian term meaning "to be negotiated" in a passive voice, derived from the verb tawar, meaning "to bargain" or "to offer." The prefix di- marks a passive construction, so ditawar describes something subjected to bargaining. The noun phrase harga ditawar or barang ditawar refers to a price or item that is open to negotiation.

In usage, a price that is ditawar is not fixed. Buyers can propose a lower price, and the seller may accept, reject, or counter-offer. The negotiation process can involve several rounds and is influenced by factors such as supply, demand, item condition, and market context. This practice is common in traditional markets, second-hand trades, car dealerships, and real estate, as well as online marketplaces, where price flexibility is often expected rather than discouraged. In contrast, fixed-price retail stores typically do not advertise prices as ditawar.

Linguistically, ditawar is related to tawar (to bargain) and is contrasted with ditawarkan (to be offered) and tawar-menawar (the act of bargaining). The phrase harga ditawar is widely understood in Indonesia as indicating negotiability, whereas a non-negotiable price is described as harga tetap or harga pas.

Overall, ditawar reflects a cultural and commercial norm in many Indonesian transactions, signaling that price negotiations are possible and common in various contexts.