untukmu

untukmu is a phrase in Indonesian and Malay that translates roughly to "for you." It is formed from the preposition untuk, meaning "for," combined with the second-person pronoun mu (you). In standard Indonesian, the more formal form would be "untuk kamu," but many speakers write or say "untukmu" as a contracted, affixed form that emphasizes the recipient.

Linguistically, mu is an informal or colloquial pronoun used in casual speech and writing to refer to the listener or reader. The attachment of mu to untuk is a common way to indicate a beneficiary or intended recipient of an action, such as a gift, message, or gesture. The phrase can appear with or without a space, depending on stylistic choices, emphasis, or literary/lyrical form.

In usage, untukmu is widely employed in everyday conversation, greetings, love letters, and social media posts to convey a personal, direct address. It is also common in Indonesian popular culture, where it serves as a recurring motif in song titles, lyric lines, and poetic expressions. Because of its intimate tone, it often appears in romantic or affectionate contexts, though it can simply express a personalized dedication in a message or note.

See also: untuk, kamu, mu, Indonesian pronouns, Malay and Indonesian phrases for addressing someone.