condong

Condong is a word in Indonesian and Malay that denotes inclination or tilt. As an adjective, it describes a physical tilt or slant: “Papan itu condong” (the board is tilted). It can also be used for abstract inclination: “Rencana itu condong ke arah solusi damai.”

As a verb, condong can mean to lean; the causative form “condongkan” means to tilt something: “Tolong condongkan kursi itu.” The construction “condong ke” or “condong pada” marks direction or tendency toward something, often translated as “leaning toward” or “biased toward.” The term is common in everyday language and is considered neutral; its connotation depends on context.

In usage, condong often overlaps with synonyms such as miring (for physical tilt) and cenderung (for preferences). Differences include that miring emphasizes slope, while condong emphasizes tendency or inclination, both physical and metaphorical. The word is not restricted to a particular dialect, being widely understood in standard Indonesian and Malay.