siap

Siap is a word in Indonesian and Malay that means ready or prepared. In both languages it functions as an adjective and can serve as a predicative complement, as in Saya siap (I am ready) or Kamu siap? (Are you ready?). It can also appear with verbs to indicate readiness to perform an action, for example siap melaksanakan tugas (ready to carry out the task).

In Malay, siap is often paired with the intensifying form siap sedia, meaning fully prepared or completely ready. This phrase is common in formal contexts, official communications, and ceremonial language, where a clear state of preparedness is emphasized. In everyday Indonesian usage, siap is more commonly encountered on its own or in simple phrases, while synonyms such as siap sedia or bersedia may appear in more formal or polite speech.

The term is a basic item in the vocabularies of both languages and appears across education, workplaces, logistics, and emergency or safety contexts to indicate readiness. Pronunciation typically emphasizes the first syllable, with slight variation between Indonesian and Malay varieties.

Related terms include kesiapan, the noun form meaning readiness, as well as sedia in Malay, which also conveys preparedness in similar contexts. Siap commonly appears in signage, announcements, and conversations to confirm that people or systems are prepared to proceed.

See also: readiness, kesiapan, Bahasa Indonesia, Bahasa Melayu.