utuh

Utuh is an adjective in Indonesian and Malay meaning whole, intact, or undamaged. It describes something that retains its original parts without breakage or alteration and can also convey a sense of completeness or integrity in a non-physical sense.

In everyday usage, utuh applies to tangible objects and to more abstract concepts. For example, a house that has not suffered damage can be described as utuh, as can a document that remains complete and unaltered. The term is also used metaphorically to denote cohesion or wholeness in people, relationships, or systems, such as a utuh family, a utuh organization, or the idea of keutuhan negara (national integrity).

The word has related forms in Indonesian and Malay. Keutuhan is a noun that expresses integrity or wholeness, while synonyms and near-synonyms include lengkap (complete) and utuh in contexts emphasizing intactness. Antonyms include rusak (damaged) and retak (cracked). In common collocations, utuh emphasizes that nothing is missing or damaged, rather than merely being complete in number or extent.