KESURUPAN
“Kesurupan” is an Indonesian word used to describe someone who is believed to be possessed by a spirit or supernatural force. This term is deeply rooted in Indonesian culture, especially in traditional beliefs and practices. In everyday language, it can also be used metaphorically to describe someone acting strangely or out of control.
“Kesurupan” is commonly used in contexts related to the supernatural, but it can also be used more loosely to describe someone behaving in an unusual or erratic way. The word is typically used in informal and formal settings, depending on the context.
Example:
- Indonesian: “Dia kesurupan waktu di hutan kemarin.”
- English: “He got possessed when he was in the forest yesterday.”
In casual conversations, “kesurupan” might be used to describe someone acting in a way that’s very different from their normal behavior. It’s sometimes used jokingly to exaggerate someone’s actions.
Example:
- Indonesian: “Kenapa dia marah-marah begitu? Kayak orang kesurupan aja.”
- English: “Why is he so angry? It’s like he’s possessed.”
The word “kesurupan” is usually pronounced at a moderate speed in casual settings. It carries a strong connotation, so it’s often used with a bit of caution, depending on the context.
Example:
- Indonesian: “Lihat anak itu, tiba-tiba kesurupan pas acara sekolah.”
- English: “Look at that kid, he suddenly got possessed during the school event.”
“Kesurupan” is often used as a verb or an adjective in a sentence. It describes the state of being possessed or acting as if possessed.
Example:
- Indonesian: “Mereka bilang dia kesurupan roh jahat.”
- English: “They say he’s possessed by an evil spirit.”
- Supernatural Event:
- Indonesian: “Di desa itu, sering terjadi kesurupan massal.”
- English: “In that village, mass possessions often occur.”
- Indonesian: “Di desa itu, sering terjadi kesurupan massal.”
- Metaphorical Use:
- Indonesian: “Dia kesurupan belanja diskon, sampai habis uangnya.”
- English: “She went crazy shopping during the sale, she spent all her money.”
- Indonesian: “Dia kesurupan belanja diskon, sampai habis uangnya.”
- During a Ritual:
- Indonesian: “Saat ritual, beberapa orang kesurupan dan mulai berbicara aneh.”
- English: “During the ritual, some people became possessed and started talking strangely.”
- Indonesian: “Saat ritual, beberapa orang kesurupan dan mulai berbicara aneh.”
- Describing Unusual Behavior:
- Indonesian: “Kamu kenapa tiba-tiba teriak-teriak? Kesurupan ya?”
- English: “Why did you suddenly start yelling? Are you possessed?”
- Indonesian: “Kamu kenapa tiba-tiba teriak-teriak? Kesurupan ya?”
- In Joking Context:
- Indonesian: “Dia makan banyak banget, kayak kesurupan.”
- English: “He ate so much, it’s like he was possessed.”
- Indonesian: “Di kampung nenekku, kalau ada yang kesurupan, biasanya dipanggil dukun untuk mengusir roh jahat.”
- English: “In my grandma’s village, if someone gets possessed, they usually call a shaman to drive out the evil spirit.”
- Indonesian: “Dia makan banyak banget, kayak kesurupan.”
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