diinginkan

Diinginkan is an Indonesian word that means to be desired or to be wanted. It is a passive form derived from the verb ingin (to want) and is used to indicate that something is the object of desire by someone, usually unspecified or expressed later with oleh (by). The form diinginkan can function as a predicative adjective or as part of a nominal phrase.

The word is formed with the di- prefix indicating passive voice and the stem inginkan, a transitive form related to ingin. This allows the subject of the sentence to be something that is desired rather than the one who desires. Because Indonesian lacks explicit tense in many contexts, diinginkan conveys a sense of desire that is relevant to the present or general situation, depending on context.

In usage, diinginkan commonly appears with nouns or noun phrases. For example, "Barang tersebut diinginkan oleh banyak orang" (That item is desired by many people). Other examples include "Pekerjaan itu diinginkan oleh para pelamar," and "Hasil yang diinginkan perusahaan" (the result desired by the company). The agent of desire is often omitted, but can be stated with oleh if needed for clarity.

Nuance-wise, diinginkan carries a formal or neutral tone and is frequently found in written, official, or media language. It is closely related to related expressions such as diharapkan (expected) or diidamkan (longed for), which emphasize different shades of desire or expectation.

See also: ingin, di-, passive voice in Indonesian, diharapkan, diidamkan.