diduduki

Diduduki is an Indonesian verb form that functions as the past passive of the verb menduduki, meaning to occupy or hold a position, seat, territory, or place. In usage, diduduki typically describes that a subject or object was occupied by an agent, rather than asserting the agency directly.

The form is built with the passive di- prefix and the base verbal unit duduki, which conveys the sense of occupying something. Indonesian does not rely on distinct inflections for tense in many contexts, so diduduki signals completed occupation through context and accompanying time references. The agent responsible for the occupation is usually introduced with oleh (for example, oleh tentara — by soldiers).

Diduduki appears frequently in news reporting, historical writing, politics, and discussion of protests or military events. It can refer to the occupation of physical spaces (buildings, cities, territories) as well as the occupation of positions or offices, depending on the surrounding text.

Common related forms include menduduki (to occupy, in active voice) and pendudukan (the act or process of occupation). Synonyms or near-synonyms in context may include menguasai (to seize or control) or menempati (to occupy in a more neutral sense, such as a space or seat).

Examples

- Gedung itu diduduki oleh massa. (The building was occupied by the crowd.)

- Kota itu diduduki tentara. (The city was occupied by the army.)

- Kursi presiden tetap diduduki meskipun ada tantangan. (The presidency chair/office remains occupied despite challenges.)

See also: menduduki, pendudukan, pendudukan, duduk.