Teguran

Teguran is a form of admonition or rebuke used in Indonesian language to address deviations from norms, rules, or expected conduct. It can be delivered orally or in writing and is often issued by a person in authority, such as a supervisor, teacher, or official, within various institutions or social settings.

Etymology and usage: teguran derives from the verb tegur, meaning to admonish or scold. As a noun, teguran refers to the act or instance of giving such admonition. It is commonly encountered in workplaces, schools, organizations, and community or religious settings.

Forms and contexts: teguran lisan refers to a verbal admonition, while teguran tertulis is a written notice, such as a surat teguran. The tool is used to address minor misconduct, performance issues, or breaches of conduct, with the intention of guiding the individual back to acceptable behavior and documenting concerns for accountability.

Purpose and relationship to other actions: the aim is corrective rather than punitive in itself, signaling dissatisfaction and outlining expectations or potential consequences if behavior does not improve. Teguran can precede more formal sanctions, such as warnings (peringatan) or penalties, though the exact sequence and terminology vary by organization and jurisdiction.

Cultural and practical notes: in practice, the effectiveness of a teguran depends on how it is delivered—tone, setting, and respect for hierarchy influence how the message is received. It also serves as a record for organizational governance and can influence future disciplinary steps if behavior recurs.