terarah

Terarah is an adjective or participial form in Indonesian and Malay that means oriented, directed, or aimed toward a particular direction or goal. The term is built from the root arah, meaning direction, with the prefix ter-, which in these languages marks a state resulting from an action or condition. Terarah can describe physical orientation, such as a device or vessel, as well as figurative focus, such as policies or plans.

In usage, terarah is often paired with the destination or objective, for example terarah ke utara (directed toward the north) or terarah pada peningkatan layanan publik (aimed at improving public services). The sense emphasizes a completed or established orientation, rather than an ongoing action.

Terarah is distinct from berarah and mengarah. Berarah typically conveys having a general direction or heading, while mengarah means to direct or point toward something. Terarah conveys that the direction has been set or determined, often implying intention or planning behind the orientation.

Common collocations include terarah ke, terarah pada, and terarah pada sasaran. The term is widely used in formal Indonesian and Malay, including policy language, project proposals, and technical descriptions, to express that efforts or measurements are oriented toward a specified objective.

See also arah, berarah, mengarah.