sangatlah

Sangatlah is a Malay word that functions as an intensifier. It is a combination of the word "sangat," meaning "very," and the particle "-lah," which is often used to add emphasis or a sense of politeness to a word. Therefore, "sangatlah" essentially translates to "very much so" or "indeed very."

This word is commonly used in everyday conversation and writing to strengthen the adjective or adverb it modifies. For example, if someone says a meal was "enak" (delicious), saying it was "sangatlah enak" emphasizes the high degree of deliciousness. Similarly, if an action was performed "cepat" (fast), stating it was done "sangatlah cepat" highlights the exceptional speed.

The particle "-lah" itself doesn't carry a distinct meaning but serves to soften or emphasize the preceding word. Its inclusion in "sangatlah" makes the intensity conveyed by "sangat" even more pronounced or definitive. While "sangat" alone can be used as an intensifier, "sangatlah" often carries a slightly stronger or more emphatic tone, sometimes suggesting a degree of finality or absolute certainty. It is a common feature of informal Malay but is also found in more formal contexts to add weight to a statement.