Adapun

Adapun is a discourse marker and conjunctive adverb used in Indonesian and Malay to introduce a specific topic, aspect, or clarification within a larger discussion. It functions to shift from a general statement to a more focused point, or to present details about a subject previously mentioned. In English, it is often rendered as “as for” or “the matter at hand is.”

In use, adhan appears at the beginning of a clause or sentence and is typically followed by a specification or elaboration. It is common in formal writing, public speech, policy documents, and academic prose. Adapun can help organize information by signaling what will be addressed next, and it may be accompanied by a comma after the introductory phrase.

Register and style-wise, adapun is associated with formal or semi-formal language. It is less common in everyday spoken Indonesian, where speakers might opt for simpler transitions such as “untuk hal ini,” “sebagai contoh,” or direct statements. Its presence can lend a precise, structured tone to a text.

Examples:

- Adapun tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mengevaluasi dampak kebijakan baru.

- Adapun hal-hal yang perlu diperhatikan meliputi syarat-syarat administrasi dan tenggat waktu.

- Adapun data yang terkumpul menunjukkan tren peningkatan, meskipun perlu verifikasi lebih lanjut.

Etymology-wise, adapun is understood as a formal conjunctive element in Indonesian and Malay, with usage rooted in traditional written registers. See also: conjunction, discourse marker, Indonesian language.