Memperhatikan

Memperhatikan is an Indonesian verb that means to pay attention to someone or something, to observe, or to take into account. It conveys an active process of focusing, not just a general awareness, and is commonly used when describing deliberate consideration or careful observation in everyday life, work, or public affairs.

Etymology and form: Memperhatikan is formed from the base noun perhatian (attention) combined with the prefix me- and the stem perhatikan, creating a transitive verb. It requires a direct object, answering questions like what is being paid attention to. The term can take objects such as detail, safety, feedback, or rules, for example memperhatikan detail, memperhatikan keselamatan kerja, or memperhatikan hak asasi.

Usage and nuance: In everyday Indonesian, memperhatikan appears in both informal and formal contexts. It expresses mindful consideration, responsiveness, or regard for others. In formal discourse, it may appear in policy or organizational language: "Perusahaan memperhatikan kepatuhan terhadap regulasi." It can also appear in imperative form as Perhatikan!, meaning Pay attention!

Examples: Saya memperhatikan detail pada laporan itu. Pihak pengelola memperhatikan masukan warga dalam perumusan kebijakan. Keselamatan karyawan harus diperhatikan dalam semua prosedur.

See also: perhatian; mengamati; memantau.