bertulis

Bertulis is a term found in Malay and Indonesian language usage that describes something in written form or existing as written material. It can function as a descriptive or stative expression, indicating that a document, inscription, or record is written rather than only spoken or plain. In some contexts, bertulis may be used to characterize texts or inscriptions as part of cataloging, archiving, or describing manuscripts.

Etymology and form: Bertulis is formed from the root tulis, meaning “to write,” with the prefix ber-, which often marks a state or attribute. The resulting form conveys a sense of “having writing” or “in a written state.” This contrasts with other passive orcompleted-action forms such as ditulis (written) or tertulis (written in a state of being found in writing), where nuance differs in voice and focus.

Usage and scope: The term is more likely to appear in written, formal, or archival contexts rather than everyday speech. It can describe texts, inscriptions, records, or manuscripts that exist as written material. In common usage, speakers may instead use phrases like yang ditulis or tertulis to convey a similar idea with more everyday phrasing.

Other notes: There is no widely recognized entity, organization, place, or individual known internationally by the name Bertulis in major reference sources. If used as a proper noun, it would be relatively rare or context-specific, and could be a fictional name or localized designation rather than a standard encyclopedic entry.

See also: tulis, ditulis, tertulis, naskah, surats.