undi

Undi is a term with more than one meaning, depending on language and context. In Malay and Indonesian, undi is tied to voting and to drawing lots. The verb mengundi means to vote in an election or to cast a ballot, while the noun undian denotes a drawing of lots, a lottery, or a raffle. These forms are common in electoral processes, prize drawings, and other situations that require selection by chance or by voters. The root undi- appears in related words such as mengundi and undian, reflecting both the act of choosing and the outcome. In everyday usage across Malay-speaking and Indonesian-speaking communities, these terms are understood in both formal and informal settings, including elections in Malaysia, Indonesia, and Brunei, as well as informal contests and promotional drawings.

Beyond language, Undi may function as a proper noun. It can appear as a place name or a personal name in various regions, though such uses are less standardized and not universally documented. When used as a toponym or surname, it is usually unrelated to the voting sense.

There is no single, universally recognized definition of undi outside this linguistic context. In academic or reference works, undi-related terms are typically treated within the broader discussion of Malay and Indonesian lexical roots for voting and lotteries.