padukan

Padukan is a transitive verb in Indonesian (also found in Malay) meaning to blend, fuse, or combine elements so that they form a cohesive whole. It is formed from the root padu, meaning “united” or “solid,” with the causative suffix -kan, yielding a sense of making something into a fused whole. The word is commonly used across domains, including cooking, design, music, and problem solving, to indicate deliberate integration of different parts or qualities.

Usage: Padukan typically takes two or more items joined with atau dengan. Examples: Padukan rasa manis dengan sedikit asam to balance the flavor. Padukan warna merah dan biru untuk menciptakan nuansa ungu. In organizational or policy contexts, it can describe integrating diverse perspectives or resources, such as padukan prinsip keberlanjutan dengan tujuan ekonomi. The phrase conveys a sense of harmony and synergy beyond simple mixing.

Nuances and related terms: Padukan emphasizes harmonization and intentional coordination, whereas synonyms like gabungkan or campur can simply mean join or mix without implying balance. The related noun paduan refers to the resulting fusion or blend, as in paduan suara (choral ensemble) or paduan warna (color blend).

See also: paduan, paduan suara, gabungkan, campur. Note: Padukan is distinct from proper nouns or place names; when used as a verb, it denotes the act of integrating elements rather than naming an entity.