Word of the Day: How to use 'Siap'

Siap can be used in the following ways:

(Transitive) Verb: to complete, to prepare

Siap is used to describe the action of engaging in something until it is completed. In some cases, it can also mean to make preparations usually before facing something. As a primary verb, (meN)siapkan--> menyiapkan is followed by a direct object which is something that is meant to be completed.

Examples:

 1. Seorang pelajar belum menyiapkan kerja rumah.   

 A student has not completed his homework.

 2. Siapkan dokumen itu sebelum mesyuarat esok.

 Complete the document before the meeting tomorrow!

 3. Dia menyiapkan dirinya untuk berlawan dalam acara itu.

 He prepared himself to compete in that match.

 4. Ibu menyiapkan bekal untuk adik bawa ke sekolah.

 Mother prepares a lunchbox for sister (younger sibling) to bring to school.


(Aspect Auxiliary) Verb: to be done, to have completed

Siap can precede the primary verb to express that the verb has been completed. 

Examples:

1. Makanan sudah siap dimasak.

The food is cooked (and ready).

2. Dia belum siap kemas beg.

He hasn't finished packing.

3. Bangunan itu akhirnya siap dibina selepas 10 tahun.

That building finally is completed after 10 years.

4. Sila pam jamban selepas siap digunakan.

Please flush the toilet after done using!


Stative Verb: to be ready

Siap can also indicate that the subject has reached the ready degree. However, it's used to emphasise that the subject has gone through a preparation process before achieving the ready degree.

Examples:

1. Saya sudah siap.

I'm ready (after getting ready).

2. Kapal terbang sudah siap untuk terbang.

The airplane is ready to fly (after completing preparations).

3. Kawasan itu ada banyak tempat kediaman siap untuk didiami.

That area has a lot of  residences ready to be inhabited.

4. Saya akan maklumkan anda selepas siap.

I will inform you after it is completed.



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