Menggantikan

Menggantikan is a Indonesian verb that means to replace, substitute, or stand in for someone or something. It is used when one person or thing takes the place of another, whether temporarily or permanently, in duties, roles, or objects.

Etymology and form: The word comes from the root ganti, meaning to replace or change. It is formed with the prefix me- and the suffix -kan to create a transitive verb that conveys performing the act of replacement. The related forms mengganti and menggantikan are used in ways that reflect slight nuance: mengganti often refers to replacing an object with another of the same kind, while menggantikan emphasizes taking the place of a person or assuming a role, sometimes temporarily.

Usage notes: Menggantikan is common in formal and informal contexts, especially when one person acts as a substitute for another. It can refer to substituting a colleague in a task, a leader in a position, or replacing a device or product. In everyday language, mengganti is also used for replacing objects, though menggantikan remains correct for substituting people or occupying roles.

Examples:

- Dia menggantikan rekan kerjanya yang berhalangan hadir di rapat. (He substitutes for his colleague who is unable to attend the meeting.)

- Perusahaan menggantikan produk lama dengan versi baru. (The company replaces the old product with a new version.)

- Wakil direksi menggantikan bos saat beliau sedang bepergian. (The deputy replaces the boss while he is traveling.)

See also: ganti, penggantian, substitusi.