berjauhan

Berjauhan is a Malay-language verb meaning to be apart or to be at a distance from someone or something. It can describe physical separation, such as living in different places, or emotional or social distance between people.

Etymology and grammar: The form derives from the root jauh meaning far, with the prefix ber- that marks a state or condition. It is typically used as an intransitive verb and can take prepositional complements such as dari (from) or antara (between) to indicate the source or relationship of the distance.

Usage: In everyday Malay and Indonesian, berjauhan describes families or friends who live apart for work or study, long-distance relationships, or periods of separation due to travel. It can also describe estrangement in relationships. The phrase can be used with adverbs of time or location, for example: mereka telah berjauhan sejak setahun lalu, dia tinggal berjauhan dari keluarganya karena pekerjaan di luar negeri.

Examples: Mereka telah berjauhan sejak setahun lalu. Dia tinggal berjauhan dari keluarganya karena pekerjaan di luar negeri. Hubungan mereka menjadi berjauhan setelah perpisahan.

Related terms: Synonyms and related expressions include menjauhkan diri (to distance oneself) and menjauhi (to keep away). Berjauhan is commonly contrasted with dekat (near) or dekatnya (its closeness) in discussions of relationships and distance.