poinpoin

Poinpoin is a term that appears in Indonesian-language usage to denote a set of bullet points or key points used to summarize information. In standard Indonesian orthography, this concept is usually written as poin-poin, with the root word poin borrowed from English point and reduplication used to indicate multiple items. The spelling poinpoin may appear in informal text, digital media, or brand names, but it is not the conventional form in formal writing.

The function of poin-poin is to present discrete items in a list, making arguments, policies, or descriptions easier to scan. In practice, writers may introduce a section with “Poin-poin penting” to flag essential points. The term commonly occurs in educational materials, meeting minutes, and journalism to organize content, including enumerated items such as goals, requirements, or findings. Beyond its use as a generic noun, poin-poin can appear in phrases like “poin-poin utama” (main points) or “poin-poin tambahan” (additional points).

Usage notes and variants: while poin-poin is the standard form for formal writing, poinpoin may be encountered in informal contexts or stylized branding. Indonesian speakers should be aware of the distinction between the conventional hyphenated form and nonstandard spellings when preparing formal documents or academic work.

See also: bullet point, list, outline.