berkat
/bərˈkat/
The English word 'blessing' is translated into Indonesian as berkat.
berkat is a noun used to refer to an act of declaring, seeking or bestowing favor. It is commonly used in religious contexts to refer to divine favor or a blessing from God.
Meaning: act of declaring, seeking or bestowing favor (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
The noun berkat can be transformed into other parts of speech: the verb memberkati is used to describe the act of bestowing a blessing, while the passive form diberkati is used to express that someone or something is being blessed or has received a blessing.
How do you pronounce it?
/bərˈkat/
Did you know?
- In many parts of Indonesia, especially in Javanese culture, berkat refers not just to a spiritual favor but to the physical package of food distributed to guests after a religious feast.
- The word berkat shares the same root as the Arabic word baraka, which refers to a divine, flowing energy or spiritual grace.
- While berkat is widely used, the related term berkah is often perceived as having a more traditional or Islamic nuance in daily conversation.
Examples in context
- Kita harus mensyukuri setiap berkat yang ada.We must be grateful for every blessing we have.
- Semoga pekerjaan baru ini menjadi berkat bagimu.May this new job be a blessing to you.
- Ia menerima berkat dari orang tuanya.He receives a blessing from his parents.
Example conversation
Indah and Adi are talking about a new business opportunity.
- IndahApakah bisnis ini merupakan berkat untuk keluarga kita?Is this business a blessing for our family?
- AdiYa, saya yakin ini adalah sebuah berkat.Yes, I am sure this is a blessing.
- IndahSemoga Adi selalu mendapat berkat dalam usaha ini.May Adi always receive blessings in this venture.
- AdiTerima kasih atas doa dan dukungannya.Thank you for your prayers and support.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry berkat, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries berkat, CC BY-SA 4.0.
