menerima

Menerima is an Indonesian and Malay verb meaning to receive, accept, or take something. It is used for both tangible objects, such as a letter or a gift, and intangible things, such as an offer, a proposal, a statement, or responsibility. It can also denote acknowledging a fact or reality, as in menerima kenyataan.

Etymology and form: Menerima is built from the base terima with the prefix me-, forming a transitive active verb. Related noun forms include penerimaan (reception, acceptance) and penerima (recipient). The passive voice is diterima, meaning “has been received” or “is accepted.”

Usage: The verb commonly appears with direct objects, for example, menerima hadiah, menerima surat, menerima tawaran, or menerima kritik. It can also be used in abstract contexts, such as menerima kenyataan, menerima pendapat, or menerima tanggung jawab. In everyday language, it is paired with phrases expressing agreement or consent, and contrasts with menolak, which means to reject.

Examples: Dia menerima hadiah itu dengan senyum. Kami menerima tawaran kerja tersebut. Kita harus menerima kenyataan bahwa keadaan berubah. Surat itu telah diterima oleh pihak sekolah.

Nuances: Menerima typically conveys consent, acknowledgment, or endorsement rather than skepticism. In formal or legal contexts, it often appears in phrases indicating formal acceptance or confirmation of terms, conditions, or obligations.

Related terms: Penerimaan (reception, acceptance), penerima (recipient), diterima (has been received, is accepted), terima kasih (thank you). Together, these terms describe the spectrum of reception and acceptance in Indonesian and Malay usage.