disambut

Disambut is an Indonesian passive verb formed from the active verb sambut, which means to greet, welcome, or receive. The prefix di- marks the passive voice, so disambut describes a situation in which the subject is the recipient of the greeting or reception. In usage, disambut typically refers to people, events, or ideas that are greeted or welcomed by others. The agent performing the action may be expressed with oleh, as in tamu disambut oleh warga, meaning the guests are greeted by the residents.

Disambut can describe receptions in various contexts, such as ceremonies, media, or public events. Examples include Kedatangan tamu disambut meriah (the arrival of guests is greeted warmly), Berita itu disambut dengan sorak-sorai (the news is greeted with cheers), and Proyek itu disambut positif oleh publik (the project is welcomed positively by the public). The form is versatile and widely understood across Indonesian speakers.

In linguistic use, disambut contrasts with menyambut, the active form meaning to greet or to welcome someone. Disambut is primarily used to describe how something is received rather than who gives the greeting. It also appears in figurative expressions to denote favorable reception of ideas, events, or proposals. The term is common in formal writing, journalism, and literature, and can be paired with evaluative adjectives such as hangat, meriah, or positif to convey the quality of the reception.