dikaitkan

Dikaitkan is a Malay/Indonesian verb in the passive voice meaning “to be linked or associated with.” It is formed from the root kait (to bind, tie, connect) with the passive prefix di- and the suffix -kan, producing the transitive passive form dikaitkan. The term describes a relationship in which a person, organization, statement, or event is presented as connected to another thing, without necessarily asserting a proven link.

In usage, dikaitkan is common in journalism, politics, and public discourse. It appears in sentences such as "Dia dikaitkan dengan skandal itu" or "Proyek itu telah banyak dikaitkan dengan keuangan negara." Its meaning can imply an accusation or speculation, but it can also indicate a reported association supported by evidence. Because it can influence readers’ perception, careful sourcing and explicit qualification are important when using the term.

Etymology and related forms: The noun kaitan means a link or connection, and the adjective terkait means related or connected. The active form is mengaitkan (to link/associate); the passive form is dikaitkan. Related expressions include memiliki kaitan dengan and terkait dengan, which convey relatedness in different nuances. The term is widely understood in Malay-language contexts and is used across media, law, and everyday conversation to discuss perceived connections.