mengharap

Mengharap is a transitive verb in Indonesian that means to hope for or to expect something with longing or desire for a favorable outcome. It is formed from the root harap with the prefix me- and is often used in formal or literary contexts. Compared with berharap, mengharap tends to carry a slightly more solemn or ceremonial nuance and is more common in official writing, religious discourse, or rhetoric.

Usage and grammar notes include that mengharap typically takes a direct object representing the desired outcome or thing, such as bantuan (assistance), keadilan (justice), keselamatan (safety), or specific results like kemenangan (victory). It can also govern a content clause, as in mengharap bahwa …, to express that a particular situation is hoped for. The passive form diharapkan is frequently used to indicate that something is hoped for by others, as in "Diharapkan semua pihak dapat hadir," meaning that it is hoped that all parties will attend.

Etymology and nuance: mengharap derives from harap, the noun and verb meaning hope. In contemporary speech, berharap is the more common everyday synonym, while mengharap remains preferred in formal, written, or ceremonial language. The choice between mengharap and berharap can reflect tone, politeness, or rhetorical emphasis in a sentence.

See also: Harap, Berharap, Diharapkan.