bedakan

Bedakan is an Indonesian verb meaning to distinguish, tell apart, or differentiate one thing from another. It is formed from the root beda (difference) with the suffix -kan to create a transitive verb. The word can appear in various forms, including membedakan (to differentiate), bedakan (imperative or subjunctive form urging someone to distinguish), and berbedaa? No, the adjective is berbeda, meaning different. The noun forms related to the concept include perbedaan (difference) and pembedaan (the act of distinguishing).

In usage, bedakan is commonly employed to guide analysis, comparison, or sorting tasks. It often appears with antara (between) or fakta vs opini (fact vs opinion). Examples include: “Bedakan antara fakta dan opini,” “Kita perlu membedakan faktor penyebab dari faktor yang tidak relevan,” and “Bedakan ciri-ciri dua spesies.” In educational, scientific, and logical contexts, bedakan helps clarify distinctions and avoid conflating distinct concepts. The imperative form, bedakan, is frequently used in instruction or guidance, such as “Bedakan dua variabel ini sebelum melakukan analisis.”

Related terms include membedakan (to differentiate), berbedaan? The proper noun corresponding to the process is pembedaan, and the noun for the actual difference is perbedaan. The concept is central in language, critical thinking, and analytical disciplines, where clear distinction between elements supports accurate reasoning and communication.