tanding

Tanding is a verb used in Malay and Indonesian to mean to compete, contend, or face off against an opponent. It is commonly employed in sports, games, and other competitive situations to describe direct opposition between two or more parties. For example, phrases like "Tim A akan tanding melawan Tim B" (Team A will compete against Team B) or "dia nanti tanding di final" illustrate its everyday use in describing scheduled matches or contests. The sense of tanding emphasizes rivalry or equal footing rather than simply participating.

Noun and related forms: The related noun "tandingan" refers to a contest, matchup, or rivalry. The more formal term "pertandingan" is often used for organized matches, tournaments, or official events. The verb "menandingi" means to rival or to match up with someone or something in ability or performance, as in "Dia menandingi kemampuan atlet top."

Usage notes: Tanding is widely understood in Indonesian and Malay-speaking communities and appears in both casual speech and sports journalism. In some contexts, regional synonyms such as "bertempur" or "berlaga" may be used, particularly in martial arts or combat-focused discourse. Nevertheless, tanding remains the standard term for a head-to-head competition in everyday language, while pertandangan or pertandingan carries a more formal connotation.

See also: pertandingan, tandingan, menandingi.