utama

Utama is a term used in Indonesian and Malay to denote something that is main, primary, or principal. As an adjective, it describes importance or centrality, and it can function in noun phrases to name a role or priority in a given context. The word appears in formal, technical, and everyday language.

In usage, Utama commonly forms compound expressions to emphasize significance. Examples include bahasa utama (the main language), prioritas utama (the top priority), tujuan utama (the main objective), and kata utama (the key word) in linguistics or analysis. The term also occurs in phrases that designate central functions or entities, such as perangkat utama (the main device) or akun utama (the primary account) in information systems.

As a personal name, Utama is found among Indonesian and Malaysian communities and occasionally appears as a surname or given name. It is also used in organizational, corporate, or brand names to convey primacy or importance, reflecting the positive meaning of the word.

Linguistically, Utama is tied to Malay and Indonesian vocabularies and has cognates across related languages in the region. Its exact usage and nuance depend on context, register, and accompanying words, but the core sense remains that of being foremost or principal.