Ikatannya

Ikatannya is a term in Indonesian that denotes possession of an ikatan—a bond, tie, or link. The form combines the noun ikatan with the possessive suffix -nya and is typically written as ikatannya in running text. Etymology: ikatan comes from ikat (to tie) plus -an, with -nya marking third-person singular possession.

Usage: Ikatan refers to connections between people, groups, or things. Ikatannya can mean “its bond” or “its ties.” It is used in literal contexts such as rope knots or physical bindings, and in figurative contexts such as family ties (ikatan keluarga), friendships (ikatan persahabatan), or obligations (ikatan kerja). In sentences, ikatannya often functions as the subject or object of a clause, e.g., Ikatannya kuat or Kami menjaga ikatannya.

Notes: In Indonesian, the possessive suffix -nya attaches to the head noun, and when the head noun is ikatan, the word is commonly spelled ikatannya without a space. The term is distinct from ikat (the textile technique) or other related words, though both share the same root concept of binding or tying in a broad sense.

See also: Ikatan, Ikatan keluarga, Ikatan persahabatan, Hubungan, Perjanjian.