dikirim

Dikirim is an Indonesian word that functions as the passive form of the verb kirim, meaning "to send." It denotes that something has been sent, typically by an agent, though the agent is often omitted when unknown or irrelevant. Indonesian does not mark tense on dikirim; temporal context is provided by other words such as telah, sudah, akan, atau sedang.

Formation and related forms: The passive is formed by prefixing the root kirim with di- to yield dikirim. A variant with the suffix -kan, dikirimkan, is also used, especially when the action is framed as something arranged or completed by someone. The derived noun pengiriman refers to the act of sending or the process of shipment, while ter- forms such as terkirim describe a state in which the item has been delivered or arrived.

Usage and nuance: Dikirim appears in contexts such as letters, documents, emails, and parcels. Examples include: Surat itu telah dikirim. Email itu telah dikirim. Barang tersebut sedang dikirim. The agent can be introduced with oleh: Surat itu dikirim oleh petugas. In everyday language, dikirim often stands alone without an explicit agent, focusing on the completion of the sending action or its result.

See also: kirim, mengirim, pengiriman, terkirim, ter kirim.