terbaru

Terbaru is an Indonesian adjective meaning the most recent or latest. It is formed with the prefix ter-, which in many Indonesian words creates a superlative or absolute state. When attached to baru (new), the result conveys recency and currentness rather than quality improvement.

In use, terbaru describes time-sensitive information, products, or updates. Common phrases include berita terbaru (the latest news), versi terbaru (the latest version), pembaruan terbaru (the most recent update), and produk terbaru (the newest product). It is frequently seen in media and digital platforms as a label for fresh content, such as Berita Terbaru or konten terbaru. The word can appear before the noun it modifies, or in a predicate position within a sentence, for example, "Ini adalah berita terbaru" (This is the latest news).

Semantics and related terms: terbaru emphasizes recency. It is often interchangeable with terkini, another common Indonesian synonym for the latest, though terkini can carry a slightly more formal register or immediacy nuance. Antonyms include lama or terlama, referring to something old or the oldest. The term is widely used in Indonesian and Malay-speaking contexts to indicate up-to-date information and recent releases, making it a standard label in headlines, product pages, and update logs.