Perkaya

Perkaya is an Indonesian verb meaning to enrich or to make richer. It is used for actions that increase value, wealth, or quality, and can be applied literally (enriching resources) or figuratively (enriching knowledge, culture, or content). The most common causative form is memperkaya, which conveys “to enrich” in a direct sense.

Etymology and grammar: Perkaya is built from the adjective kaya (rich) with the affix per-, and it is usually used as a transitive verb in formal or semi-formal contexts. The related form memperkaya (to enrich) is widely used in policy, business, education, and media.

Usage examples: Program ini bertujuan memperkaya konten pelajaran dengan materi interaktif. Pemerintah berupaya memperkaya sumber daya manusia melalui pelatihan nasional. Pengayaan budaya adalah bagian penting dari pembangunan sosial.

Noun form: Perkayaan is a noun meaning enrichment or wealth; it is used in phrases such as perkayaan budaya or, less commonly, perkayaan ekonomi to denote the concept of enrichment or wealth in a broader sense.

See also: kaya, pengayaan, memperkaya.