terkontrol

Terkontrol is an Indonesian term formed by the prefix ter- attached to the noun kontrol (control). It denotes a state in which something is under control or kept in a controlled condition. The prefix ter- in Indonesian commonly marks a resultant or passive state rather than an active agent performing an action, so terkontrol emphasizes the condition of being controlled rather than the act of controlling.

Etymology and usage: Kontrol comes from a loanword in Indonesian, often traced to Dutch controle or English control. Terkontrol appears mainly in technical, regulatory, safety, or management contexts, where the emphasis is on compliance with procedures, standards, or monitoring regimes. In everyday language, speakers may prefer terms like terkendali or berada di bawah kendali, but terkontrol is understood and used in formal writing and reports.

Grammar notes: Terkontrol functions as an adjective describing a state. The agent responsible for achieving the state may be implicit (as when authorities implement controls) or explicit in nearby clauses. It is distinct from mengontrol, a active verb meaning “to control,” and from kendali as a noun or concept of control.

Variants and related terms: Related expressions include terkendali (under control), terpantau (monitored), and terawasi (supervised). In compound phrases, kontrol is often paired with qualifiers such as kualitas (quality control), risiko kontrol (risk control), or kepatuhan kendali (control compliance).

See also: Indonesian grammar, loanwords in Indonesian, control and monitoring in management and regulatory contexts.