cukupnya

Cukupnya is an Indonesian word derived from the adjective cukup, meaning enough or sufficient, with the suffix -nya. It functions as a nominal or determiner that refers to the amount or degree that meets a requirement, rather than to the thing itself. In practice, cukupnya conveys the notion of “the amount that is sufficient” and is used to discuss adequacy or sufficiency in a concise way.

Etymology and grammar: The base word cukup expresses sufficiency, while the suffix -nya serves to mark definiteness or to turn the phrase into a reference to a specific amount. As a result, cukupnya can occur in clauses that specify sufficiency for a particular purpose or group, often in combination with particles like untuk or untuk kebutuhan. It can appear in informal speech and in formal writing, depending on context.

Usage and nuance: Cukupnya emphasizes adequacy rather than excess. It is commonly used when stating that a quantity or resource meets the minimum necessary threshold, such as for budgeting, food, or time. While cukup often appears as the adjective modifying a noun, cukupnya tends to function as a nominal reference to “the sufficient amount” in a sentence.

Examples: Makanan ini cukup untuk empat orang. This means the food is enough for four people. Cukupnya untuk kebutuhan sehari-hari sudah tersedia. This indicates the amount available is sufficient for daily needs.

See also: The term is related to cukup, which can function as an adjective or adverb meaning “quite” or “sufficient,” and to phrases involving untuk to indicate purpose or scope of sufficiency.