sebegitu

Sebegitu is a word used in Indonesian and Malay that functions as an intensifying adverb formed from the prefix se- and the word begitu, meaning so or that. The combination expresses a high degree or extent of the quality described by the accompanying adjective or adverb, roughly translating to “that much” or “so ….”

The grammatical role of sebegitu is to modify adjectives or adverbs, often appearing before them to emphasize magnitude within a given context. It can also take the suffix -nya to intensify a noun phrase, as in sebegitu pentingnya mengubah kebijakan, meaning “the importance to change the policy is so great.” Sebegitu commonly occurs in both formal and informal registers, and it is understood across Indonesian-speaking communities as well as in Malay-speaking contexts.

Usage guidance and examples:

- Sebegitu pentingnya masalah ini membuat semua pihak berhati-hati. (The importance of this problem makes everyone cautious.)

- Dia sebegitu berani menghadapi tantangan itu. (He is so brave to face that challenge.)

- Proyek itu sebegitu penting bagi masa depan perusahaan. (That project is so important for the company’s future.)

- Ketidakpastian itu sebegitu beratnya sehingga banyak orang merasa ragu. (The uncertainty is so heavy that many people feel doubtful.)

Sebegitu is generally placed before the adjective or adverb it modifies, and it may appear with or without the -nya suffix depending on whether the emphasis targets the adjective alone or the entire proposition. It is a versatile device for conveying strong emphasis in description and argument.