Menyatakan

Menyatakan is a Indonesian verb meaning to state, declare, or express something in a formal or explicit way. It is a transitive verb that typically takes a content clause or an object indicating what is being stated, such as an opinion, a fact, or a commitment. The form is derived from the root nyatakan with the prefix me-, reflecting standard Indonesian verb morphology.

In use, menyatakan often appears in formal or official contexts, such as statements by authorities, organizations, or individuals about policies, findings, or positions. It is commonly followed by a clause introduced by bahwa or by a direct object like pendapat, komitmen, dukungan, or klaim. Examples include: "Pemerintah menyatakan bahwa keadaan stabil," "Saksi menyatakan bahwa ia melihat kejadian itu," and "Universitas itu menyatakan komitmennya terhadap integritas penelitian." The verb conveys a stronger sense of assertion than mengemukakan or mengatakan in everyday speech, and it is a typical choice in news reports and formal declarations.

Related linguistic notes include the noun forms pernyataan or penyataan which mean a statement or declaration, and the verb form seperti menyatakan pendapat to express an opinion. While menyatakan is close in meaning to mengatakan, the former tends to carry a formal or official nuance, whereas mengatakan is more general and versatile in everyday conversation.