Terisi

Terisi is an Indonesian term that denotes a state of being filled or occupied. It is used to describe objects, spaces, or capacities that have reached a level of fullness, rather than an action of filling them. The word functions as a stative verb or adjective in Indonesian grammar.

Etymology and form: Terisi is formed from the root isi, meaning to fill, with the prefix ter- which marks a resultant state. Unlike mengisi, which means to fill actively, terisi emphasizes the condition after filling has occurred. The form terisi does not require a subject performing the action, aligning with Indonesian’s passive-stative constructions.

Usage: The word is commonly applied to physical spaces and capacities, such as rooms, containers, schedules, or assets that are fully or partially occupied. For example, "Kamar itu terisi penuh" means the room is fully occupied, and "Kapasitas terisi 90 persen" indicates the capacity is 90 percent full. It can also appear in descriptions of events or resources where occupancy is highlighted.

Negation and contrasts: In everyday language, “kosong” (empty) is the typical opposite of terisi when referring to occupancy. Phrases like “tidak terisi” are less common; speakers more often describe the absence of fill with “kosong” or by stating a level of occupancy directly (penuh, sebagian, sebagian besar).

Related terms: Mengisi (to fill), isi (to fill; content), terisi penuh (completely filled), terisi sebagian (partially filled). These terms form a semantic family describing action, state, and degree of fullness.

Notes: Terisi is widely used in formal and informal Indonesian, including contexts such as logistics, event planning, accommodations, and data reporting, where the focus is on whether and to what extent a space or resource is occupied.