memberitahukan

Memberitahukan is an Indonesian verb meaning to inform someone about something or to notify. It is a transitive action built from the verb beritahu with the prefix me- and the suffix -kan, which conveys causation or making someone know. In usage, it typically involves two elements: the information to be conveyed and the recipient, commonly introduced with kepada.

Etymology and form: The form memberitahukan derives from beritahu (to tell) plus the causative suffix -kan, signaling that the speaker is causing another person to receive the information. The related noun is pemberitahuan (notification), and the passive counterpart is diberitahukan, used when the information is stated or issued to someone without specifying the agent.

Usage: The verb appears in formal or administrative contexts such as official statements, announcements, and written communications. It can be followed by a content clause (e.g., bahwa ...), or by a noun phrase describing the information (e.g., kabar itu). Examples include: “Saya memberitahukan kepada rekan kerja bahwa rapat hari ini dibatalkan,” and “Pihak panitia memberitahukan perubahan jadwal melalui surat resmi.”

Voice and related forms: In passive voice, the agent is often omitted: “Rapat itu diberitahukan kepada semua peserta melalui email.” A closely related verb is menginformasikan, a synonym used in similar contexts with slight nuances in formality or emphasis.

See also: beritahu, memberi tahu, mengabarkan, pemberitahuan, diberitahukan.

Overall, memberitahukan denotes actively conveying information to another party, with emphasis on informing the recipient.