cantumkan

Cantumkan is a verb in Indonesian that means to include, insert, or cite something explicitly in a document, list, or statement. It is commonly used in formal writing, editing, and guidelines to ensure that information or sources are properly acknowledged or presented. The word comes from cantum, a noun meaning an inscription or entry, with the affix -kan to form a transitive verb indicating the act of making something present or explicit.

Usage of cantumkan typically requires a direct object—the item that is being added or cited. It can appear in imperative form, as in “Cantumkan sumbernya,” which instructs the reader to include the sources. It can also appear in declarative sentences or in passive constructions, such as “Sumber-sumber yang relevan perlu dicantumkan.” The nuance is to emphasize explicit inclusion or citation rather than mere mention, though in practice it often overlaps with related verbs like sebutkan (mention) or tuliskan (write).

In practice, cantumkan is most common in academic, administrative, or editorial contexts where precise attribution is required. It is appropriate for instructions to authors, guidelines for reporting, and standards for formal documents. While it can be used in everyday writing, its formal tone makes it less common in casual speech.

See also: sebutkan, tulis, cantum sumber.