memperoleh

Memperoleh is an Indonesian verb meaning to obtain, to gain, or to acquire something. It is transitive and typically used with a direct object, as in memperoleh informasi (to obtain information) or memperoleh hak (to acquire rights). The word can also denote securing benefits through effort or process, such as memperoleh kemerdekaan (to gain independence) or memperoleh hasil (to obtain results).

Origin and formation: Memperoleh is formed with the prefix me- plus the stem peroleh, which is built from the base oleh meaning “to obtain.” The prefix memper- often conveys a sense of action performed to cause the obtaining of something, and is common in formal Indonesian. The passive counterpart is diperoleh, meaning “is obtained” or “has been obtained.”

Usage notes: Memperoleh appears most in formal, academic, administrative, or legal writing. In everyday language, speakers may prefer memperoleh, mendapatkan, or mendapatkan. The nuance differs: memperoleh emphasizes the process or effort involved, while mendapatkan is a more general term for “to get.” Indonesian does not conjugate verbs for tense; time is indicated by adverbs or context.

Examples: Perusahaan itu memperoleh kontrak besar. Ia memperoleh gelar doktor. Informasi tersebut telah diperoleh melalui penelitian. See also: memperoleh, mendapatkan, mendapatkan, diperoleh.