Penggunaan Huruf Kapital Sesuai Pedoman Umum Ejaan Bahasa Indonesia (PUEBI)

Summary

This video explains the general guidelines for the use of capital letters in Indonesian writing, focusing on rules such as starting sentences with a capital letter, capitalizing names, titles, religious terms, and professions, as well as addressing exceptions. It covers how to write proper names of people, places, religions, and specific occasions like holidays and historical events. The speaker emphasizes the importance of consistency in following these rules for proper academic and professional writing, using clear examples to demonstrate each point. A useful guide for anyone looking to improve their Indonesian writing skills.

Takeaways

• 😀 Capital letters are used at the beginning of sentences as a clear marker of a new thought or paragraph.
• 😀 Capital letters are applied to personal names and titles, including nicknames, such as Amir Hamzah or General Kancil.
• 😀 Capital letters are not used for personal names that have become common nouns or unit names, such as 'ikan mujair' or 'mesin diesel'.
• 😀 Capital letters should not be used for the word 'bin' or 'binti' when indicating familial relationships, such as 'Abdurrahman bin Zaini'.
• 😀 Direct quotations or reported speech should begin with a capital letter after the quotation marks.
• 😀 Names of religions, holy books, and references to God (e.g., Islam, Al-Quran, Allah) should always be capitalized.
• 😀 Capital letters are used for titles of honor, academic degrees, or social titles, such as Sultan Hasanuddin or Dr. Agus Salim.
• 😀 Names of geographical locations, such as countries, cities, and famous landmarks, should be capitalized, e.g., Jakarta, Asia Tenggara, Danau Toba.
• 😀 Specific historical events, like the 'Proclamation of Indonesian Independence', should be capitalized as proper names.
• 😀 The capitalization rule also applies to formal names of organizations, countries, institutions, and in book titles or headlines.

Q & A

What is the first use of capital letters in Indonesian spelling guidelines?

Capital letters are used at the beginning of a sentence, after a period, which marks the start of a new paragraph or sentence.

How should capital letters be used when writing names of people and titles?

Capital letters are used for the first letter of a person's name and any accompanying titles or honorifics, such as 'Amir Hamzah' or 'General Kancil.' However, it is not used for common nouns derived from a person's name, like 'ikan mujair' (mujair fish), where 'm' is written in lowercase.

When should capital letters not be used for personal names?

Capital letters should not be used for names that have become common nouns or units of measurement, like 'volt' and 'ampere,' even though they originate from people's names.

How do capital letters function in direct quotations?

Capital letters are used at the beginning of a sentence in a direct quote. For example, in the sentence, 'She asked, 'Where are you going?'' the first letter after the quotation marks should be capitalized.

Which types of words should begin with a capital letter according to Indonesian spelling guidelines?

Capital letters are used for the names of religions, sacred books, and God, such as 'Islam,' 'Al-Quran,' 'Christianity,' 'Allah,' and 'God.' These words should be capitalized to show reverence.

When should capital letters be used with titles or professional designations?

Capital letters should be used for titles and professional designations when they are part of someone's name or used in formal address, such as 'Dr. Ahmad' or 'Professor Soepomo.' However, if the title stands alone and is not addressing a person, it remains lowercase.

When are capital letters used for place names or geographical locations?

Capital letters are used for proper place names like 'Jakarta,' 'Southeast Asia,' or 'Pulau Miangas.' However, common nouns that are not specific names, such as 'lake' or 'bay,' are not capitalized unless part of a proper noun (e.g., 'Lake Toba').

What are some examples of exceptions to the capital letter usage for geographical names?

When geographical terms are used generically or as a type, such as 'jeruk bali' (balinese orange) or 'ayam bangkok' (Bangkok chicken), they are not capitalized since they refer to a category or type.

How should capital letters be used in titles of books, articles, or academic papers?

All significant words in the title of a book, article, or academic paper should begin with a capital letter. For example, 'The Journey to Indonesia' would capitalize 'Journey' and 'Indonesia' but not 'to'.

When should capital letters be used for professional abbreviations or academic degrees?

Capital letters should be used for professional abbreviations or academic degrees, such as 'Dr.' for doctor or 'SPD' for a specific qualification. However, some abbreviations, like 'dr' (doctor), are written in lowercase when not following a person's name.