Singkirkan

Singkirkan is an Indonesian transitive verb meaning to move something away from a place, to remove it, or to eliminate an obstacle or unwanted element. It can refer to clearing physical space, such as removing objects from a path, as well as to figurative acts like discarding unnecessary ideas, erasing doubts, or ending a hazard. The form is commonly used in imperative constructions to command someone to perform the action, for example: Singkirkan kursi itu dari jalur.

Etymology and morphology: The word derives from the root singkir with the suffix -kan, forming a causative, transitive verb. The base form singkir means to move aside or to clear. The corresponding active infinitive is menyingkirkan, as in mereka berusaha menyingkirkan gangguan itu. The passive form disingkirkan denotes that something has been removed, as in Barang itu telah disingkirkan dari meja.

Usage notes: Singkirkan appears in everyday speech and in written Indonesian, and can carry a direct, sometimes forceful, tone depending on context. It is suitable for physical removal, clearing space, or figurative cleansings, such as singkirkan rasa takut or singkirkan kebiasaan buruk. In milder usage, alternatives like hilangkan, buang, or singkirkan saja may convey less harshness.

Related forms and derived terms: singkirkan (imperative), menyingkirkan (active infinitive), disingkirkan (passive past participle). The term is widely understood across Indonesian-speaking regions and is interchangeable with synonyms in appropriate contexts.