berwarna

Berwarna is an Indonesian adjective meaning having color or colored. It is formed by the prefix ber- attached to the noun warna (color), producing a stative descriptor that indicates an object possesses color. The color described can be a single color or a general characteristic of being colored, regardless of permanence.

In usage, berwarna commonly modifies a noun or appears in a predicate position. For example, kain berwarna biru means a blue-colored cloth, and Kain itu berwarna biru can also be used to say the cloth is blue. The form does not specify whether the color is inherent, applied, or temporary; it simply states that a color is present.

Berwarna can be expanded to express more specific color information or variations. Phrases such as berwarna merah, berwarna hijau, or berwarna putih are typical, while berwarna-warni denotes multicolored or colorful in a lively mix of hues. The term tak berwarna or tidak berwarna is used to mean colorless.

Etymologically, warna derives from Malay and Indonesian roots meaning color, while ber- is a prefix used to form stative adjectives describing a property of something. Related terms include pewarna (dye or colorant) and warna-warni, which emphasizes variety in color.

Berwarna is widely used in everyday Indonesian to describe the appearance of objects, textiles, vehicles, art, and other items where color is a notable attribute. It remains a basic, neutral descriptor in both spoken and written language. See also warna, pewarna, and berwarna-warni.

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