serapnya

Serapnya is an Indonesian term formed by attaching the possessive suffix -nya to the verb serap (to absorb). It is used to refer to the absorption capability or the amount absorbed by a material, system, or context, and it typically functions as a noun phrase in sentences. The precise meaning depends on context: it can denote a concrete property, such as how much liquid a material can take in, or a more abstract capacity, such as a device’s ability to absorb information or influence.

In practical usage, serapnya is often accompanied by a target of absorption, such as terhadap air, terhadap tinta, or terhadap minyak, to specify what is being absorbed. The form expresses a specific instance or possessive relationship (its absorption), rather than a general concept.

Serapnya is distinct from serapan, a related noun used more broadly to denote absorption as a process, or the class of borrowed words in linguistics (kata serapan). While serapnya points to a particular case or possessive relation, serapan generally covers the broader notion of absorption or the general category of loanwords.

Usage notes: to discuss generic absorption, serapan is typically preferred; to describe the performance or capacity of a particular material or system, serapnya can be used with a clarifying noun phrase. See also: serapan, serap, absorpsi.