satukan

Satukan is a transitive verb in Indonesian and Malay that means to bring together, unify, or merge into a single unit. It is formed from the root satu (one) with the causative suffix -kan, conveying the idea of making something into one. The word is commonly used with an object and can describe both concrete and abstract unification, such as satukan dua bagian, satukan gagasan, or satukan tekad.

In usage, satukan can appear in imperative form as a command, as in Satukan bagian-bagian itu menjadi satu. It also appears in inflected forms: menyatukan (present participle or active form), disatukan (passive form, “be unified”), and penyatuan (noun “unification” or “unification process”). The nuance of satukan emphasizes actively creating unity, rather than merely combining elements.

Common contexts include politics, organizational work, and everyday language when calling for unity or reconciliation. Phrases such as satukan hati, satukan tekad, or satukan bangsa illustrate its figurative use in aligning people, values, or objectives toward a common goal. It may appear alongside related terms like menggabungkan (to merge), bersatu (to become united), and perpaduan (unity).

See also: satu, bersatu, perpaduan, penyatuan, menggabungkan, menyatukan.