Sempurna

Sempurna is an Indonesian word meaning “perfect” or “complete.” It functions as an adjective to describe something that meets an ideal standard or is fully realized. Common collocations include kondisi sempurna (perfect condition), hasil sempurna (perfect result), karya sempurna (perfect work), rencana sempurna (perfect plan), and penampilan sempurna (perfect appearance). The related noun kesempurnaan denotes the state or quality of perfection, while tidak sempurna or ketidaksempurnaan refer to imperfection.

Etymology and usage notes: The term is formed from the prefix se- paired with purna, a root cognate with Sanskrit pūrṇa meaning full or complete. This Malay-Indonesian formation yields sempurna with the sense of total completion. The word is widely used across Indonesian and Malay-speaking communities.

In discourse and culture: Sempurna is used in everyday language, literature, media, and advertising to express high quality or ideal form. While generally straightforward, it can be employed hyperbolically in poetic or rhetorical contexts to emphasize excellence. It also serves as a basis for related terms such as ke-sempurnaan (perfection) and ketidaksempurnaan or tidak sempurna (imperfection).

See also: kesempurnaan, ketidaksempurnaan, tidak sempurna, sempurna dalam seni, kesempurnaan manusia.