saudarasaudara

Saudarasaudara is a term used in Indonesian-language contexts to refer to siblings or a group of relatives. The standard way to express this plural sense is saudara-saudara, which means brothers and sisters or fellow relatives within a family or community. In informal writing or stylized texts, the joined form saudarasaudara may appear, but it is not the conventional orthography.

Etymology and form: The root word saudara means a relative or sibling in Indonesian. Indonesian commonly forms plurals by reduplication, so saudara-saudara conveys plurality and collective kinship. The joined variant saudarasaudara is a nonstandard or stylistic alternative found in certain digital or creative contexts.

Usage and examples: The term occurs in everyday conversation, family discussions, and public speaking. Examples include simply referring to a group of siblings: “Para saudara-saudaraku hadir,” or addressing an audience: “Saudara-saudara sekalian, kita akan memulai." The form saudara-saudara also appears in written prose and formal speeches as a generic reference to all members of a kinship group.

Cultural context: In Indonesian culture, kinship terms carry social nuance. Saudara-saudara can denote close family as well as extended relatives who share a communal bond. Reduplicated forms are common in formal and informal communication to signal solidarity, collective responsibility, or inclusive address.

Related terms: saudara, saudara-mara, keluarga, ikatan kekeluargaan.