Cukupkah

Cukupkah is an Indonesian and Malay phrase formed by adding the interrogative particle kah to the adjective cukup, which means enough or sufficient. The combination yields a yes-no question that asks whether the stated amount, quality, or condition is adequate.

In grammar, kah functions as a question marker that signals a request for a yes-or-no answer. It attaches to the focus word or the main verb of the clause, without requiring a major rearrangement of the sentence. For example, "Cukupkah air untuk minum?" asks if the water supply is sufficient, while "Cukupkah waktu kita untuk menyelesaikan tugas?" questions whether there is enough time. In formal writing, speakers may opt for "apakah" or a different syntactic construction, but casual speech frequently uses "Cukupkah" as a concise form.

Usage and nuance: Cukupkah is commonly used to verify sufficiency in everyday conversation, planning, and evaluation. It can express doubt, concern, or a request for confirmation. Depending on intonation, it may carry a neutral or slightly challenging tone, especially when the speaker doubts the adequacy of resources or arrangements.

Culturally and linguistically, kah is one of several Indonesian and Malay question particles used to form yes-no questions. While "apakah" is a formal alternative, "Cukupkah" remains a natural, widely understood option in spoken language and informal writing.

See also: apakah, question particles in Indonesian and Malay, yes-no question formation.