dari segi
In Terms of
Use dari segi to focus your discussion on one specific attribute (like price, quality, or law) while setting aside others. It is the formal equivalent of saying 'regarding the [noun] side'.
How It Works
dari segi is an analytical phrase common in discussion and formal Indonesian (journalism, academic writing, and professional reports).
1. Grammatical Structure
The pattern follows the structure: dari segi + [Aspect Expression], commonly a noun or noun phrase such as harga or kualitas. It acts as a sentence modifier, often placed at the beginning of a sentence to set the context, or after a verb to limit the scope of that verb.
2. Formal Variations
In professional contexts, it is frequently paired with verbs of 'viewing' or 'reviewing' to create introductory phrases:
- Ditinjau dari segi... (Reviewed from the aspect of...)
- Dilihat dari segi... (Seen from the aspect of...)
3. Usage Nuance
Unlike menurut (according to), which usually cites a person or a source of information, dari segi identifies an aspect or criterion. It need not be technical or numerically measurable. For example, you would use dari segi to discuss 'cost' or 'aesthetics', but menurut to discuss 'the government's opinion'.
4. Abstract vs. Physical
While segi can refer to physical sides (like a square), in this grammatical construction, it is almost exclusively used for abstract concepts like ekonomi (economy), hukum (law), or teknis (technical).
Examples (4)
- Ditinjau dari segi harga, mobil ini memang murah, tetapi kualitasnya kurang baik.
Reviewed in terms of price, this car is indeed cheap, but its quality is not very good.
Word by Word: Reviewed from aspect price, car this indeed cheap, but quality-its less good.
Here, 'dari segi' isolates 'price' as the specific criterion being evaluated before the speaker mentions quality.
- Rencana itu sangat menarik dari segi estetika.
That plan is very interesting from an aesthetic standpoint.
Word by Word: Plan that very interesting from aspect aesthetics.
This shows the pattern placed at the end of the sentence to limit the scope of the adjective 'menarik' (interesting).
- Bahasa Indonesia dan bahasa Malaysia berbeda dari segi kosakata.
Indonesian and Malaysian Malay differ in vocabulary.
Word by Word: Language Indonesia and language Malaysia different from aspect vocabulary.
The phrase specifies exactly which 'facet' of the languages is being compared.
- Dari segi hukum, tindakan tersebut tidak dapat dibenarkan.
From a legal standpoint, that action cannot be justified.
Word by Word: From aspect law, action that not can be-justified.
A common formal usage where the legal dimension is isolated for analysis.
Common Mistakes
Using a source-attribution frame when the intended meaning is an aspect.
Menurut harga, mobil ini murah.Dari segi harga, mobil ini murah.For the intended assessment in terms of price, dari segi harga names the aspect. Menurut commonly cites a source or follows a criterion in an appropriate construction; it is not a mechanical replacement in this sentence. Dari segi harganya is also possible: -nya can refer to the price of the item, not merely repeat segi.
How It Connects
Learn This First
To understand 'dari segi' (in terms of), learners first need to be familiar with the preposition 'dari' (from) and how nouns are linked to their modifiers in Indonesian. The phrase literally translates to 'from the aspect of,' so knowing how to specify a source or perspective is key.
- dariSource with Dari
The pattern 'dari segi' uses the preposition 'dari' (from) to establish the source or perspective of the evaluation.
Level 1 - Possession by juxtaposition
Understanding how nouns are modified by other nouns or concepts is essential, as 'segi' (aspect/side) is modified by the following noun or phrase to define the scope of evaluation.
Level 1
Related Patterns
- menurutAccording to with Menurut
Dari segi identifies an aspect for assessment. Menurut can cite a source or a relevant standard; the expressions are not mechanically interchangeable.
Level 2 - dalam halWith Respect to
A broader synonym meaning 'in the matter of' which can sometimes be used interchangeably but is less specific about 'facets'.
Level 5 - dari sudut pandangFrom the Perspective of
Dari sudut pandang identifies a perspective, which may belong to a person or group or be a theoretical lens. It is not restricted to people as opposed to abstract categories.
Level 5 - tentang / mengenaiTopic Prepositions
General prepositions for 'about' or 'concerning' that lack the analytical 'dimension' focus of 'dari segi'.
Level 3 - di sisi lainOn the Other Hand
Uses the word 'sisi' (side) to transition to a contrasting point, similar to how 'segi' looks at different sides of an issue.
Level 4
Words in This Pattern
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