Rekendilkan

Rekendilkan is a neologism used in certain Indonesian- and Malay-speaking communities to describe the process of rekindling or reviving something that has waned, such as interest, energy, or social ties. The term is informal and not found in standard dictionaries; its meaning can vary with context and speaker.

Etymology is uncertain. The word appears to be built from a prefix indicating repetition or restoration and a root found chiefly in colloquial speech. As such, rekendilkan functions more as a figurative expression than as a fixed linguistic unit, with connotations of stoking a flame or reawakening momentum.

It is commonly applied to projects or relationships that have paused or slowed. For instance, a community group might rekendilkan a stalled campaign by introducing new activities, a team may rekendilkan morale through recognition and refreshed goals, or individuals may rekendilkan interest in a hobby by changing routines or setting new challenges. Its usage tends toward informal communication, social media, or dialog within local languages rather than formal writing.

As a relatively new or niche term, rekendilkan is treated as a playful or experimental expression by linguists. It may appear alongside related forms such as rekindilkan or rekindle-like equivalents, depending on regional usage. See also rekindle, revive, reinvigorate, rejuvenate.