diiringi

Diiringi is an Indonesian verb form meaning “to be accompanied by” or “to be accompanied with,” formed from the root iring with the passive prefix di-. It describes a situation in which something else adds to or accompanies the main element, often in a musical, ceremonial, or atmospheric sense. The construction can stand alone as a predicate or be used with "oleh" when the accompanist is named, as in “diiringi oleh” followed by the accompanying instrument or performer.

Grammatically, diiringi marks a passive relationship: the subject experiences accompaniment rather than performing it. It is commonly used in descriptive writing, journalism, and literary prose to convey mood, texture, or context. The active counterpart is mengiringi (to accompany someone or something actively), as in a musician who mengiringi penyanyi (accompanies the singer).

Usage examples include: “Lagu tradisional diiringi gamelan” (The traditional song is accompanied by gamelan); “Tarian itu diiringi dentuman drum” (The dance is accompanied by drum bursts); and “Hujan diiringi kilat” (The rain is accompanied by lightning). In formal contexts, one may also say “diiringi oleh” followed by the accompanying element to emphasize the agent, such as “oleh musisi” or “oleh musik tradisional.”

Diiringi remains a common and versatile term in Indonesian, suitable for music, performance, nature descriptions, and any scene where an element is enhanced by another.