Diyakinkan

Diyakinkan is an Indonesian verb form that means “to be convinced” or “to be assured.” It is the passive voice form derived from the verb yakinkan, which means to convince or assure someone. In usage, diyakinkan describes a state of having been persuaded by information, evidence, or testimony, rather than the act of persuading itself.

In grammar, the di- prefix marks a passive construction. The agent performing the convincing can be expressed with oleh, as in "Saya diyakinkan oleh laporan itu" (I was convinced by that report). Indonesian does not inflect tense on the verb; time is shown with adverbs or auxiliary words such as telah, sedang, atau akan. Thus, sentences like "Saya telah diyakinkan" indicate a completed state of conviction, while "Saya sedang diyakinkan" indicates ongoing persuasion.

Usage and nuance: diyakinkan is common in formal, journalistic, and legal registers to report that someone believes or accepts something because of evidence or assurances. It contrasts with meyakinkan, the active verb meaning “to convince someone” (to persuade someone else). Nouns related to the concept include keyakinan (confidence, belief) and kepastian (certainty).

Examples:

- Saya telah diyakinkan bahwa prosedurnya aman. (I have been convinced that the procedure is safe.)

- Pihak berwenang telah membuktikan klaim itu hingga orang-orang diyakinkan untuk melaporkan kejadian itu. (The authorities have substantiated the claim to the point that people were convinced to report the incident.)

- Ia diyakinkan oleh pengacaranya untuk melanjutkan kasusnya. (He was convinced by his lawyer to pursue the case.)