jenuh

Jenuh is a word in Indonesian and Malay that expresses saturation or fullness. It can describe a physical state, such as a solution that has absorbed as much as it can, as well as a mental or emotional state where a person feels overwhelmed or fed up. The exact nuance depends on context, ranging from scientific terminology to everyday speech.

In scientific contexts, jenuh denotes saturation. A common expression is larutan jenuh, a solution that cannot dissolve more solute at a given temperature. The concept is used in chemistry and environmental science to describe limits of solubility, mass transfer, and adsorption. In general usage, jenuh can indicate that a system has reached its maximum capacity.

In everyday language, jenuh often conveys frustration or exhaustion. Phrases such as jenuh bekerja or jenuh menunggu describe being fed up with work or with waiting. A person can also feel jenuh with routines, life, or social obligations. The term is versatile and commonly appears in both formal and informal speech.

Etymology: The term is native to Malay and Indonesian and is widely used in both languages. Its meaning broadens with context, from technical descriptions of saturation to figurative expressions of fatigue.

See also: saturation, larutan jenuh, saturasi.