ringkas

Ringkas is a word in Indonesian and Malay that denotes brevity and conciseness. As an adjective, it describes language, form, or content that is short, to the point, and free of unnecessary detail, for example: “kalimat yang ringkas” (a concise sentence). As a verb, related form meringkas means to condense or summarize; the noun ringkasan refers to the summary or the result of summarizing.

In terms of etymology, ringkas is native to Malay and Indonesian vocabulary, and its related forms—meringkas (to summarize) and ringkasan (summary)—are commonly used in both languages. The term carries a nuance of economy and clarity, often preferred in formal writing, technical reporting, and editorial guidelines where unnecessary elaboration is avoided.

Usage and contexts: ringkas appears in everyday writing and speech to signal brevity, such as “Tulislah laporan yang ringkas” (Write a concise report). The phrase “ringkasan eksekutif” or “ringkasan laporan” is common in business and academic documents to present a short, high-level overview. The verb form meringkas is used to describe the act of condensing longer material into a shorter form, as in “meringkas paragraf panjang menjadi beberapa kalimat ringkas.”

Related terms include ringkasan (summary) and meringkas (to summarize). In contrast to synonyms like singkat or padat, ringkas emphasizes both brevity and clarity, often implying a well-structured, easily digestible form of information.