ketertikan

Ketertikan is a noun in Indonesian that denotes the state or quality of being attracted or having interest toward something. In standard usage, Indonesian tends to prefer ketertarikan or minat to express interest or appeal. Ketertikan is less common and may appear in older texts, regional varieties, or as a nonstandard variant. Its meaning is closely related to attraction or interest, but it can carry a slightly personal or emotional nuance depending on the context.

Etymology and morphology: Ketertikan is formed from the verb tarik (to pull) with the nominal prefix ke- and the suffix -an, following common Indonesian word-formation patterns. The related term ketertarikan uses the suffix -kan to form a noun that expresses the act or state of being attracted. Because ketertikan is relatively rare, some speakers treat it as a variant of ketertarikan or as a nonstandard form.

Usage: Ketertikan can describe a general sense of attraction toward ideas, activities, or people, for example, "Ketertikan saya terhadap budaya itu tumbuh sejak kecil." More common is "ketertarikan terhadap ..." or simply "minat terhadap ...". Distinctions are subtle and context-dependent; ketertikan may imply a more immediate or visceral pull, whereas ketertarikan emphasizes ongoing interest.

See also: Minat; Daya tarik; Ketertarikan; Tarik; Afinitas.