Referennya

Referennya is a coined term that appears in informal Indonesian-language discussions online. It is not a widely recognized or standardized term in formal linguistics, bibliographic practice, or academic writing. Because it lacks formal definition, its meaning and usage can vary between speakers and contexts.

Origin and form: The word seems to blend the English word “reference” or the Indonesian noun “referensi” with the possessive suffix -nya, a common mechanism in Indonesian to indicate definiteness or a referent. The spelling with a double “n” is sometimes seen in casual writing and may reflect phonetic rendering rather than a canonical form. As a result, referennya is generally treated as informal or nonce language rather than a fixed term with a single definition.

Usage and interpretation: In informal discourse, referennya is often used to reference a cited source or a related set of sources within a discussion. In formal Indonesian, standard terms for this concept are typically referensi (reference) and referensinya (its reference or the references), or daftar pustaka for the bibliography. Therefore referennya is best understood as an informal variant whose acceptability depends on the audience and context.

Relation to related terms: Related linguistic and bibliographic terms include referensi, referensinya, and daftar pustaka. In linguistic discussions, the more general term referent denotes the thing a word or expression stands for, while referensi concerns sources or references. Referennya does not replace these established terms in formal writing but may appear in casual or exploratory online conversations.

Notes: This article reflects observed informal usage and does not imply formal recognition. For formal writing, it is advisable to use standard terms such as referensi or daftar pustaka.