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Tanda tangan

Signature

Phrase in 30 Seconds

Tanda tangan is the Indonesian term for a signature, used to authorize documents or confirm your identity.

  • Means: A person's unique name or mark written by themselves to signify agreement.
  • Used in: Signing contracts, receiving packages, or opening bank accounts.
  • Don't confuse: 'Paraf' (initials) with 'tanda tangan' (full signature).
Pen + Paper + Your Name = Tanda Tangan

توضیح در سطح شما:

Tanda tangan means signature. You use it when you write your name on a paper to say 'yes' to something. It is very important for official things.
Tanda tangan is the Indonesian word for a signature. You use it to confirm your identity or agree to a contract. You can say 'Saya perlu tanda tangan' (I need a signature) or use the verb 'menandatangani' to say you are signing a document.
Tanda tangan functions as both a noun and a core component of the verb 'menandatangani'. It is essential in daily administrative tasks in Indonesia, such as banking or receiving deliveries. Understanding the distinction between a full signature and 'paraf' (initials) is a key aspect of navigating Indonesian bureaucracy effectively.
The term 'tanda tangan' is a compound noun that carries significant legal weight in Indonesian society. While it literally translates to 'hand-mark', its usage is strictly defined within legal and formal frameworks. Mastery involves knowing when to use the formal verb 'membubuhkan' versus the transitive 'menandatangani', and recognizing the cultural importance of the signature as a marker of personal accountability.
Linguistically, 'tanda tangan' exemplifies the Indonesian tendency to create compound nouns from basic roots to describe modern concepts. Its usage is pervasive in both formal and informal registers, though it carries a higher degree of formality when paired with specific verbs like 'membubuhkan'. The term is deeply embedded in the socio-legal fabric of Indonesia, where the physical act of signing remains the primary mode of authentication, contrasting with the increasing digitalization of signatures in other global contexts.
The term 'tanda tangan' serves as a primary case study in the intersection of Indonesian morphology and socio-legal practice. By analyzing the transition from 'tanda' (sign) and 'tangan' (hand), we observe the evolution of authentication rituals. The term's versatility—functioning as a noun, a base for the transitive verb 'menandatangani', and a cultural symbol—highlights the pragmatic nature of the Indonesian language. Its usage is not merely functional but performative, reinforcing the individual's agency within bureaucratic systems.

معنی

A person's name written by themselves

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زمینه فرهنگی

Signatures are often accompanied by a personal stamp (stempel) for business owners. Similar usage to Indonesian. Often uses 'tanda tangan' in formal Javanese too. Digital signatures are becoming common but 'tanda tangan basah' (wet signature) is still preferred in many Indonesian government offices.

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Verb vs Noun

Remember that 'tanda tangan' is the noun, and 'menandatangani' is the verb.

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Verb vs Noun

Remember that 'tanda tangan' is the noun, and 'menandatangani' is the verb.

خودت رو بسنج

Fill in the blank with the correct form.

Saya sudah _______ kontrak itu kemarin.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: menandatangani

You need the transitive verb form here.

🎉 امتیاز: /1

ابزارهای بصری یادگیری

بانک تمرین

2 تمرین‌ها
جواب درست رو انتخاب کن Fill Blank

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح:
Fill in the blank with the correct form. Fill Blank A2

Saya sudah _______ kontrak itu kemarin.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: menandatangani

You need the transitive verb form here.

🎉 امتیاز: /2

سوالات متداول

1 سوال

It is two words: 'tanda' and 'tangan'.

عبارات مرتبط

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Menandatangani

specialized form

To sign something

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Paraf

contrast

Initials

کجا استفاده کنیم

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Courier Delivery

Courier: Pak, tolong tanda tangan di sini.

Budi: Baik, ini tanda tangan saya.

neutral
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Bank Opening

Teller: Silakan bubuhkan tanda tangan di formulir ini.

Nasabah: Baik, terima kasih.

formal

حفظ کنید

روش یادسپاری

Think of 'Tanda' as a 'Target' and 'Tangan' as 'Hand'. You put your hand on the target (the paper) to sign.

تداعی تصویری

Imagine a giant hand holding a pen, pressing down on a document to leave a unique mark.

Rhyme

Tanda tangan, buatlah dengan tangan.

Story

Budi went to the bank. The teller asked for his ID. Then, she gave him a paper. Budi took his pen and made his tanda tangan. Now the account is open!

In Other Languages

Most languages have a specific word for signature. It is a universal concept.

شبکه واژگان

menandatanganiparafdokumenkontraknamatulis

چالش

Practice writing your name in a consistent style 10 times today.

Review in 1 day, 3 days, and 1 week.

تلفظ

Stress Stress on the first syllable of each word.

Clear 't' and 'd' sounds.

The 'ng' is a single nasal sound.

طیف رسمیت

رسمی
Mohon bubuhkan tanda tangan Anda di sini.

Mohon bubuhkan tanda tangan Anda di sini. (Giving instructions to sign.)

خنثی
Tolong tanda tangan di sini.

Tolong tanda tangan di sini. (Giving instructions to sign.)

غیر رسمی
Tanda tangan sini ya.

Tanda tangan sini ya. (Giving instructions to sign.)

عامیانه
Ttd di sini.

Ttd di sini. (Giving instructions to sign.)

Derived from 'tanda' (mark) and 'tangan' (hand).

Pre-colonial:
Modern:

نکته جالب

The word 'tangan' is also used in many other idioms like 'tangan kanan' (right hand/trusted person).

نکات فرهنگی

Signatures are often accompanied by a personal stamp (stempel) for business owners.

“Dia membawa stempel untuk tanda tangan kontrak.”

Similar usage to Indonesian.

“Sila tandatangani dokumen ini.”

Often uses 'tanda tangan' in formal Javanese too.

“Mangga tanda tangan ing mriki.”

Digital signatures are becoming common but 'tanda tangan basah' (wet signature) is still preferred in many Indonesian government offices.

“Kantor ini masih minta tanda tangan basah.”

شروع‌کننده‌های مکالمه

Apakah Anda sudah menandatangani kontrak itu?

اشتباهات رایج

Saya tanda tangan kontrak itu.

Saya menandatangani kontrak itu.

wrong conjugation
You need the verb form 'menandatangani' when it is a transitive action.

L1 Interference

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In Other Languages

Spanish Very Similar

Firma

Indonesian is a compound noun, Spanish is a single word.

French Very Similar

Signature

Etymological origin differs.

German moderate

Unterschrift

German focuses on location, Indonesian on the body part.

Japanese moderate

Shomei (署名)

Japanese emphasizes the name, Indonesian the hand.

Arabic Very Similar

Tawqi' (توقيع)

Arabic is a single root word.

Chinese moderate

Qianming (签名)

Chinese is verb-object structure.

Korean moderate

Seomyeong (서명)

Korean uses Hanja roots.

Portuguese Very Similar

Assinatura

Indonesian is a compound word.

Spotted in the Real World

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(2002)

“Tanda tangan di sini.”

A scene involving a school document.

به‌راحتی اشتباه گرفته می‌شود

Tanda tangan در مقابل Paraf

Learners often use 'tanda tangan' when they only need to initial a document.

Use 'paraf' for initials, 'tanda tangan' for the full name.

سوالات متداول (1)

It is two words: 'tanda' and 'tangan'.

basic understanding

Learning Path

Prerequisites

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