dibuatkan

Dibuatkan is an Indonesian verb form that expresses the action of making or preparing something for someone by someone else. It is formed with the passive prefix di- and the causative/benefactive suffix -kan, yielding a nuance that the object exists as a service or favor for the recipient.

Usage of dibuatkan centers on the recipient and the benefactor. The subject of the sentence is the thing that is made, the recipient is usually indicated with untuk or implied by context, and the agent (the person who makes it) can be omitted or introduced with oleh. This construction is common for food, gifts, or customized items that are prepared specifically for someone. Examples include: “Kue ulang tahun itu dibuatkan untuk saya oleh nenek” (The birthday cake was made for me by grandma) and “Saya membuatkan teh untukmu” (I will make tea for you). In passive form, you can also say “Teh itu dibuatkan untukmu,” which emphasizes the service to the recipient.

Grammatical notes: dibuatkan is the passive, benefactive variant of buat. It contrasts with dibuat (made) by focusing on the beneficiary rather than the mere act of production. The agent may be left implicit if not relevant, or stated with oleh. The form is versatile and common in everyday Indonesian; other related forms include membuatkan (active causative) and dibuat (passive simple).

In summary, dibuatkan denotes that something is prepared or arranged for someone, highlighting the recipient and the service involved rather than the act of making itself.