dibicarakan

Dibicarakan is an Indonesian verb in the passive voice meaning “to be talked about” or “to be discussed.” It is formed from the root bicara (“to speak” or “to discuss”) with the passive prefix di- and the suffix -kan, yielding a transitive verb that marks the subject as the recipient of talk. In sentence construction the agent who does the talking is often unspecified, making the phrase suitable for general statements about topics, issues, or information that is under discussion. The term is widely used in formal and informal Indonesian, including journalism, politics, and everyday conversation.

Usage and nuance: Dibicarakan describes something that is being discussed by people, rather than something that someone is doing. It can refer to topics, rumors, or events that attract attention. It is commonly used interchangeably with dibahas, though dibicarakan stresses the act of discussion itself and can imply broader attention or public interest. It appears with time markers such as sedang, telah, or akan to signal tense or aspect, e.g., sedang dibicarakan, telah dibicarakan, akan dibicarakan.

Examples: Isu tersebut sedang dibicarakan di kalangan ahli. Berita itu telah dibicarakan luas oleh media. Topik itu akan dibicarakan dalam rapat pada hari itu.