Tindakantindakan

Tindakantindakan is a term used to describe the reduplication of the Indonesian word tindakan, forming the commonly written tindak-tindakan to denote actions or measures in a plural or collective sense. In standard Indonesian, the hyphenated form tindak-tindakan is the preferred spelling; the unhyphenated variant tindakantindakan may appear in informal text, shorthand, or data entries. The concept highlights how reduplication functions in Indonesian to convey breadth, repetition, or generalization of the root idea.

Etymology and linguistics: tindakan means action or measure. Reduplication to tindak-tindakan expands the semantic field to encompass multiple actions or a range of measures. In linguistic terms, this is an example of reduplication used to express plurality, variety, or emphasis rather than a single act.

Usage and contexts: The term is most often encountered in bureaucratic, legal, or policy discourse, where speakers refer to a set of actions rather than a single act. Example: “Berbagai tindak-tindakan diperlukan untuk mencapai tujuan.” The reduplicated form signals that the subject covers multiple categories of action, responses, or policy measures, rather than a lone intervention.

Orthography and variation: While tindak-tindakan is standard, writers may encounter variants depending on style guides, databases, or editorial practices. Some corpora may record the unhyphenated form tindakantindakan, though it is less conventional in formal writing. In general use, tindak-tindakan or tindak-tindakan plural constructions (tindakan-tindakan) are preferred to convey multiplicity.

See also: tindakan, reduplikasi, kebijakan, hukum.