secepatcepatnya

Secepatcepatnya is an Indonesian expression meaning as fast as possible or as quickly as one can. It is typically written with hyphens as secepat-cepatnya, though in informal settings the hyphens are sometimes omitted, resulting in secepatcepatnya. The form is widely used in spoken Indonesian and in informal written text to convey a strong sense of urgency.

Linguistically, the term is formed from the base word cepat (fast) with the prefix se- and reduplication, secepat-cepat, followed by the suffix -nya for emphasis. The reduplication intensifies the degree of speed being referred to, and the entire construction functions adverbially to modify an action. The result expresses doing something as fast as is reasonably possible, often under pressure or time constraints.

Usage notes indicate that secepat-cepatnya is informal and common in everyday conversation, on social media, or in media aiming for immediacy. In more formal writing, speakers may opt for phrases such as sesegera mungkin or secepatnya, which carry a similar but less emphatic sense of urgency. Context and tone determine whether the expression carries urgency, insistence, or a mild imperative.

Examples include: “Tolong jawab email secepat-cepatnya,” and “Kirim laporan secepat-cepatnya.” While the core meaning remains the same, the exact nuance can shift with surrounding words and the speaker’s intent. See also Indonesian reduplication and related intensity markers in everyday language.