Kelaku

Kelaku is not typically listed as a standalone entry in standard Indonesian dictionaries. In common usage, it is usually seen as part of the word kelakuan, which denotes behavior or conduct. Because kelakuan is the standard term, kelaku alone is often considered an incomplete form or a truncation rather than a distinct lexical item.

Etymology and meaning: Kelakuan is formed from the root laku, meaning to act or to perform, with the affixes ke- and -an to produce a noun meaning behavior or conduct. The related verb berkelakuan means to behave in a certain way. Thus kelakuan covers acts, demeanor, and typical patterns of conduct, whether positive or negative.

Usage: In Indonesian, kelakuan is widely used in social, legal, and institutional contexts. For example, phrases such as kelakuan baik (good conduct) or kelakuan buruk (bad conduct) are common in education, hiring, and disciplinary discussions. The term can also be used more descriptively to refer to someone’s general demeanor or habitual actions.

Variants and notes: Kelaku may appear in informal writing or as a typographical variant of kelakuan, but it is not recognized as a separate standard term. It can also occur as a partial keyword in local names or niche jargon, though such uses are not widely standardized. Related terms include perilaku (behavior in a broader sense) and berkelakuan (to behave).

See also: kelakuan, perilaku, berkelakuan, bahasa Indonesia.