secepatnya

Secepatnya is an Indonesian adverb meaning "as soon as possible" or "as fast as possible." It expresses urgency, indicating that an action should be completed quickly without specifying a precise time. The form is built from the adjective cepat (fast) with the prefix se-, which can denote extremity or generalization, and the suffix -nya, which helps mark the phrase as referring to the situation or action in question. The construction is similar to other degree expressions in Indonesian, such as sebaiknya or sesegera-segera-nya, where the morphemes modify the meaning to convey immediacy.

Usage is common in both formal and informal contexts, including business correspondence, government notices, and everyday conversation. It can appear as a standalone adverb or inside a sentence: "Tolong kirimkan laporan secepatnya." "Kami akan menanggapi secepatnya." The expression often carries a tone of urgency; in more emphatic speech, speakers may use "secepat-cepatnya" to intensify the request. It can be used with imperatives: "Selesaikan pekerjaan ini secepatnya."

Nuance and translation can vary with context. While "secepatnya" is generally understood as "as soon as possible," some contexts may favor "segera" (immediately) when a more definite immediacy is intended. In most everyday uses, secepatnya communicates a request for prompt action without prescribing a specific deadline.