terkait

Terkait is an Indonesian adjective meaning related to, pertaining to, or connected with a subject, person, or thing. It is commonly used to indicate relevance or association, in phrases such as berita terkait (related news), dokumen terkait (related document), or informasi terkait dengan topik tersebut (information related to that topic). In everyday and formal language, terkait helps specify the focus or matter under consideration.

The word ter- prefix plus kait, from the root meaning to tie or connect, signals a state of being tied to or linked with something else. As such, terkait conveys a sense of linkage rather than mere existence. It is often treated as a predicative or attributive descriptor in sentences.

Usage notes: Terkait can function before a noun (dokumen terkait, isu terkait) or after a relative clause (hal-hal yang terkait). The common construction to indicate connection is terkait dengan, as in "hal-hal terkait dengan kasus itu." Both formal and informal registers use terkait, though berkaitan and berhubungan are closely related synonyms in many contexts.

Related terms and nuance: Terkait is closely related to berkaitan and berhubungan. While both convey connection, terkait often emphasizes a direct relevance or matter under discussion, whereas berkaitan can be broader in scope. In media and official language, terkait frequently tags or introduces aspects that pertain to a topic, person, or event.

See also: berkaitan; berhubungan; relevan; isu terkait.