tempat

Tempat is a common noun in Indonesian and Malay that means a place, location, or space. It can refer to a concrete site such as a building or room, as well as to a more abstract position or role within a sequence or system. In everyday language, tempat appears in a wide range of expressions describing where something happens or is located.

In usage, tempat is typically combined with prepositions or form compounds to specify function or type. Examples include di tempat itu (at that place), tempat kejadian perkara (place of the incident), and fixed phrases such as tempat tinggal (residence), tempat kerja (workplace), tempat ibadah (place of worship), and tempat wisata (tourist destination). Adjectives can describe the space, for instance tempat aman (safe place) or tempat ramai (crowded place). The word can also denote general locations, such as “berikut di tempat lain” or “tempat yang tepat,” depending on context.

Linguistically, tempat functions as a general noun and is widely used across formal and informal registers. It is synonymous in many contexts with lokas i, keadaan lokasi, or area, though each term carries subtle nuances. In Indonesian, tempat is versatile for indicating physical sites, venues, or positions within broader structures, and it remains a foundational element in describing geography, accommodation, travel, and spatial organization.