menurun

Menurun is a verb used in Malay and Indonesian to describe a decline or decrease. It is formed with the prefix me- attached to the root turun, which means to go down or descend. The term is typically intransitive, with the subject undergoing the decline, as in prices, values, or statistics. It can also appear in a figurative sense to indicate deterioration of conditions or quality.

In usage, menurun often appears in formal or academic contexts such as economics, demography, and public health. Examples include "nilai tukar mata uang menurun" (the exchange rate has declined) and "jumlah penduduk menurun secara signifikan" (the population decreased significantly). When the intention is to cause something to go down, the related verb "menurunkan" is used, as in "perusahaan menurunkan harga" (the company lowered prices).

Etymology and related forms: menurun derives from turun (to go down) with the me- prefix. Related words include penurunan (the act or instance of decline), which functions as a noun, and turun (downward, a descent). The word is widely understood across Malay-speaking regions and Indonesian-speaking areas, and it is commonly encountered in statistical reports and news writing.

See also: turun, penurunan, menurunkan.