Target, quarry in Indonesian 🇮🇩

incaran info.

Tips to Remember:
• Notice that “incaran” comes from the root word “incar” which sounds like “in charge” – imagine someone confidently pursuing a target.
• Associate “incar” with “pursuing” or “aiming at,” and adding the suffix “-an” turns it into the object of that action—a target.

Explanations:
• In Indonesian, “incaran” refers to something or someone that is being targeted or pursued. It can be used in contexts ranging from a literal target (like a car targeted by thieves) to a figurative one (someone pursued romantically).

Other Words with Similar Meanings:
• Sasaran – a common synonym for target.
• Target – often borrowed directly in conversational usage.
• Bidikan – sometimes used to indicate something or someone chosen for pursuit.
• Tujuan – though more aligned with “goal,” it can in some contexts imply the object of an effort.

Alternate Meanings/Slang:
• In casual conversation, “incaran” can refer to a person who is the object of interest or desire, particularly in romantic contexts. For example, saying “dia incarannya” might mean “he/she is the one he/she is after.”

Example Sentences:
1. Mobil mewah itu jadi incaran para pencuri.
Translation: That luxury car is the target of thieves.
2. Di kampus, dia sering disebut incaran para pria karena pesonanya.
Translation: On campus, she is often called the target of many men because of her charm.
3. Setiap kali ada tawaran kerja baru, perusahaan itu selalu menjadi incaran para pencari kerja.
Translation: Whenever there’s a new job offer, that company always becomes the target for job seekers.

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