menyerap

Menyerap is an Indonesian verb meaning to absorb, soak up, or take in. It can refer to physical processes, such as a material absorbing liquids or a surface capturing light or energy, as well as abstract processes like absorbing information, knowledge, or culture. The term is also used in economic or social contexts to describe how a system or market absorbs labor or resources.

Etymology and forms: Menyerap is formed from the root serap with the prefix me-, resulting in menyerap through assimilation of the initial consonant. The related noun serapan covers the concept of absorption or, in linguistics, borrowed words (kata serapan). Other related forms include terserap (absorbed) and penyerap (an absorber or absorber device).

Usage: Menyerap is a transitive verb and typically requires a direct object. In passive constructions, diserap or terserap can be used, depending on voice and emphasis. Common collocations include menyerap air, menyerap kelembapan, menyerap cahaya, menyerap energi, menyerap informasi, menyerap tenaga kerja, and menyerap budaya.

Examples: Tanah yang porous menyerap air hujan dengan cepat. Panel surya menyerap energi matahari. Peserta didik menyerap materi pelajaran dengan baik. Kebijakan itu diharapkan dapat menyerap tenaga kerja lokal.

See also: serapan, penyerap, terserap.