Jakarta – The words “friendship” and “friendship” are often used alternately, especially during the moment of Eid. However, what word is considered standard according to the right rules of Indonesian writing? To find out the answer, we must refer to the Big Indonesian Dictionary (KBBI). In addition, we must also understand the origin of the Word, namely in Arabic. The following explanation. According to the Big Indonesian Dictionary (KBBI VI Online), the correct writing friendship is not friendship. In KBBI, friendship is defined as ‘friendship (brotherhood)’. While friendship is recorded as a non -standard form of friendship. Browse to continue writing content in Arabic: “Silaturahim” etymologically comes the word friendship of Arabic, namely ṣilat ar-raḥim (صل surrounding) or friendship. This term consists of the word ṣilah (صِ archٌ) meaning ‘connection’, derived from the verb waṣala (وَصَلَ), which means “to, come, connect”. Meanwhile, ar-raḥim (الرَّمُ) means “uterus, peranakan or relationship”, which comes from the root of the word raḥima (ر dishonor), which means “saved”. The meaning of the words “friendship” and “friendship”, although different in terms of writing, in the meaning of friendship and friendship, have the same being. Both of these terms have meaning: Maintain good relationships between people, both in the field of brotherhood, friendship and family. In the context of Islam, the term used is friendship because it refers directly to the Arabic ṣilat ar-raḥim. While its recording in Indonesian becomes a friendship and is recognized as a standard form according to KBBI. The use of the word friendship in Indonesian is not problematic, as long as its meaning still refers to maintaining relationships. Thus, even though Arabic writing is more appropriate to use friendship, the use of friendship in general is still accepted and understood with the same meaning. (WIA/IMK) HOEGENG Awards 2025 Read the inspiring story of the exemplary police candidate here
Hospitality or friendship, where is the right writing according to KBBI?
