sesuaikan

Sesuaikan is a verb in the Indonesian language that means to adjust, tailor, or align something so it fits a condition, requirement, or preference. It can be used as an imperative instruction or as the base form in phrases built from menyesuaikan, the related longer verb meaning to adapt or to make something conform.

Etymology and form: The word originates from the adjective sesuai, meaning in accordance or appropriate, with the addition of the suffix -kan to form a transitive verb. This construction signals the act of making something be in accordance with another standard, rule, or need. The form disesuaikan can be used for passive voice, meaning “has been adjusted to be in accordance.”

Usage and context: Sesuaikan appears in instructional, technical, and everyday language. It is commonly used when giving directions to modify settings, measurements, or plans to fit specific conditions. Examples include sesuaikan ukuran kantong dengan benda yang dimasukkan (adjust the pocket size to fit the item), sesuaikan bahasa antarmuka dengan preferensi pengguna (match the interface language to user preference), and sesuaikan jadwal rapat dengan ketersediaan peserta (adjust the meeting schedule to participants’ availability). It also appears in software, manufacturing, and policy guidelines.

Related terms: Related verbs include menyesuaikan (to adjust/adapt), penyesuaian (adjustment/adaptation), and kesesuaian (conformity/suitability). These forms share the core idea of bringing something into harmony with another standard or condition.

See also: sesuai, kesesuaian, menyesuaikan, penyesuaian.