bertanggung

Bertanggung is a verb-form concept in Malay and Indonesian that comes from the noun tanggung, meaning burden or obligation. The prefix ber- indicates a state or ongoing condition, so bertanggung conveys the idea of “bearing a burden” or “having responsibility.” In modern usage, bertanggung is most often encountered in compound phrases, especially bertanggung jawab, which means to be responsible or accountable.

In Indonesian and Malay, the standard expression for responsibility is bertanggung jawab in Indonesian or bertanggung jawab in Malay. The standalone word bertanggung is not typically used by itself in everyday speech; it usually appears as part of a larger phrase that expresses responsibility or liability. The concept is central in formal writing, official discourse, and everyday communication when discussing duties, accountability, and obligations.

Usage examples include: Dia bertanggung jawab atas tugasnya. (He is responsible for his duties.) Perusahaan itu bertanggung jawab atas kerusakan produk. (The company is responsible for the product damage.) Kita semua bertanggung jawab menjaga lingkungan. (We all share the responsibility of protecting the environment.) The related verb memikul tanggung jawab means to shoulder or undertake responsibility, while tanggung jawab is the noun form meaning responsibility or accountability.

See also: tanggung jawab, bertanggung, memikul tanggung jawab, kewajiban.