memperteguh

Memperteguh is a verb in the Indonesian language that means to make something more firm, solid, or steadfast; it can also refer to strengthening a commitment, unity, or the position of a person, institution, or value. The term is commonly used in political, social, organizational, or cultural contexts to describe efforts to maintain stability, resolve, or solidarity.

Etymologically, memperteguh is formed from the root teguh, meaning firm or steadfast, with the prefixes me- and per- to express causative or intensifying meaning. The form conveys an act of making something become more Teguh. A related form is memperteguhkan, which is used for more intensive or formal emphasis on making something steadier.

Usage and nuances: frequently applied to abstract objects such as national unity, organizational commitment, or personal resolve, but can also refer to concrete institutions or policies that need to be strengthened. For example, governments may strive to memperteguh kerukunan antarwilayah (strengthen harmony between regions) or leaders to memperteguh tekad bangsa (reaffirm the nation’s resolve). Synonyms include menguatkan, memperkuat, memperkokoh, and meneguhkan; antonyms include melemahkan, merusak, or mengendurkan.

See also: teguh (firm, steadfast), teguhkan (to reaffirm), penguatan (strengthening). Memperteguh is part of a broader family of Indonesian verbs that express the act of making qualities or conditions more robust in various domains, from governance to personal ethics.