karenanya

Karenanya is an Indonesian word that functions as a conjunctive adverb indicating consequence or result. It is formed from the base karena (because) with the pronominal suffix -nya, creating a fused form that roughly means “for that reason,” “therefore,” or “hence.” In practical use, karenanya links a stated cause to a following outcome.

As a connective, karenanya typically appears after the clause that expresses the cause and is often set off by a comma. It can also begin a new sentence when referring to a prior statement or situation. Examples include: Cuacanya buruk, karenanya acara dibatalkan. Dia tidak mengikuti pelatihan, karenanya dia tidak memenuhi syarat. Translation: The weather was bad, therefore the event was cancelled; He did not attend the training, hence he did not meet the requirements.

Karenanya is more formal or written in tone; in everyday speech speakers may choose simpler equivalents such as jadi, maka, atau oleh karena itu. It is considered a precise way to signal a logical consequence and is common in journalism, official documents, and academic writing.

Related terms and variations include karena itu and se sebab itu, which share the same causal-dispositional function but with slightly different registers. While karenanya emphasizes the consequence, the other forms may vary in formality or emphasis depending on context. In standard Indonesian usage, karenanya is a valid option for clearly marking cause-and-effect relationships.