tekad

Tekad is a Malay and Indonesian noun meaning determination or resolve to achieve a goal. It denotes a mental stance, commitment, or decision to act rather than a mere wish. The term is widely used in both everyday language and formal contexts to describe someone’s drive to accomplish something.

Grammatically, tekad functions as a noun. The related verb form bertekad expresses the act of forming such resolve, as in dia bertekad mencapai tujuan (he is determined to achieve the goal). Common expressions include tekad yang kuat (strong determination) and tekad bulat (unwavering resolve). In idiomatic use, tekad baja conveys a firm, almost unbreakable will.

In social and cultural discourse, tekad is associated with personal development, education, sports, entrepreneurship, and public service. It is often contrasted with mere desire or intention—niat or keinginan—and with longer-term traits such as ketekunan (perseverance). In some contexts, tekad may be linked to values such as responsibility, discipline, and resilience.

See also niat, azam, ketekunan, komitmen.