menunjukan

Menunjukkan is a verb in Indonesian that means to show, to indicate, to demonstrate, or to present something to someone. It is used when someone presents evidence, explains a result, or points out a fact or direction. The term appears in formal discourse as well as everyday conversation.

The form derives from the root tunjuk (to point or show). With the derivational prefix me- and the suffix -kan, the standard spelling is menunjukkan. The spelling menujukan or menunjukan is frequently seen in informal writing and is generally considered a nonstandard variant or misspelling in formal Indonesian.

Usage of the verb is transitive, requiring a direct object. Examples include: "Peneliti menunjukkan bukti baru," "Gambar ini menunjukkan bagaimana proses bekerja," and "Laporan itu menunjukkan tren penjualan." It can also be used metaphorically, as in "Laporan menunjukkan kemajuan" or "Dia menunjukkan rasa percaya diri." The passive form is common as well: "Bukti itu telah ditunjukkan" or "Hasil penelitian ditunjukkan dalam tabel," indicating that the information has been presented to others.

In nuance, menonjukkan relates to presenting something clearly and explicitly, whereas related verbs like menunjuk emphasize pointing or directing. Synonyms such as memperlihatkan, memaparkan, atau mengemukakan can convey slightly different shades of meaning, depending on context. The verb also interacts with phrases to indicate direction or demonstration, such as "menunjukkan arah" or "menunjukkan ciri-ciri."