memperdalam

Memperdalam is an Indonesian verb that means to make something deeper or to increase the depth, breadth, or thoroughness of a thing. It can refer to physical depth, such as deepening a pool or a channel, as well as to more abstract domains like knowledge, understanding, relationships, or processes. In both formal and everyday language, memperdalam is used to describe deliberate efforts to enhance depth or complexity.

Etymology and formation: the word is derived from the root dalam, meaning deep, with the prefix me- and the infix -per- to form a causative or intensifying verb. The resulting verb is transitive and typically requires a direct object, indicating what is being deepened or made more thorough.

Usage and examples: common applications include memperdalam kolam (to deepen a pool), memperdalam pemahaman (to deepen understanding), memperdalam wawasan (to deepen one’s insight), and memperdalam hubungan (to deepen a relationship). It is frequently found in educational, policy, and professional contexts, where authorities seek to enhance depth rather than merely increase surface level.

Synonyms and related terms: mendalam is a closely related verb meaning “to be deep” or “to go deeper,” while menyelami and menggali lebih dalam convey related senses of digging into or exploring something more thoroughly. Antonyms are typically phrases that convey a reduction in depth or scope, such as memperlebar (to widen) when contrasted with depth.

See also: pemahaman, wawasan, hubungan, kolam, kebijakan.