sedemikian rupa sehingga

To Such an Extent That

Level 5

sedemikian rupa sehingga = in such a way that / to such an extent that.
Used in formal Indonesian to connect a specific manner of doing something to a consequence.

How It Works

The phrase sedemikian rupa sehingga is a staple of formal, academic, and legal Indonesian (Bahasa Baku). Grammatically, it functions as a correlative conjunction (konjungsi korelatif), a paired structure linking an action or state to its consequence. It consists of three parts:

  • Sedemikian: A compound of se- (as/like) and demikian (thus/like that), meaning 'to such a degree.'
  • Rupa: Meaning 'form,' 'shape,' or 'manner.'
  • Sehingga: A conjunction marking result.

Syntactically, when using rupa to focus on the manner of an action, the phrase typically follows a verb or its object. Furthermore, as a correlative conjunction, the pair can be split by other words or clauses (e.g., Sedemikian rupa ia merancang kegiatan itu sehingga...). Alternatively, the word rupa can be replaced by an adjective to focus on the degree of a quality; in this case, sedemikian directly precedes the adjective. In formal usage, the adjective often takes the -nya suffix (e.g., sedemikian kuatnya sehingga...), but this is not mandatory; bare adjectives are also perfectly grammatical (e.g., sedemikian besar sehingga...). Additionally, when focusing on degree, sedemikian is frequently shortened to demikian (e.g., demikian rumit sehingga...). The result marker sehingga can also be replaced by hingga in formal or literary contexts, or by sampai in more neutral or informal contexts. Finally, sedemikian rupa can be used independently as an adverbial phrase meaning 'in such a way' without an explicit result clause. It can also introduce an intended manner of action with the purpose conjunctions agar or supaya.

Examples (6)

  1. Data disusun sedemikian rupa sehingga mudah dibaca oleh pengguna.

    The data is arranged in such a way that it is easy for the user to read.

    Word by Word: Data arranged in-such-a way so-that easy read by user.

    This example shows the standard 'manner' usage, where the phrase directly follows the verb 'disusun' to focus on how the arrangement leads to a specific result.

  2. Argumennya disampaikan sedemikian kuatnya sehingga tidak ada yang berani membantah.

    His argument was delivered so strongly that no one dared to refute it.

    Word by Word: Argument-his delivered in-such-a strong-ness so-that not exist who dare refute.

    This demonstrates the 'degree' construction where 'sedemikian' directly precedes an adjective. Here, the adjective takes the -nya suffix to emphasize intensity.

  3. Pengaruh tokoh itu sedemikian besar sehingga ia sangat ditakuti.

    The figure's influence was so great that he was highly feared.

    Word by Word: Influence figure that in-such-a big so-that he very feared.

    This example demonstrates the grammatically correct usage with a bare adjective ('besar') directly following 'sedemikian', without the -nya suffix.

  4. Masalah ini demikian rumit sehingga membutuhkan waktu lama untuk diselesaikan.

    This problem is so complex that it requires a long time to be resolved.

    Word by Word: Problem this thus complex so-that require time long for resolved.

    Here, 'sedemikian' is shortened to 'demikian' before the adjective, which is a common and standard variation when focusing on the degree of a quality.

  5. Sistem ini dirancang sedemikian rupa sehingga tidak mudah rusak.

    This system is designed in such a way that it is not easily damaged.

    Word by Word: System this designed in-such-a way so-that not easy damaged.

    The phrase directly follows the verb 'dirancang' (designed), emphasizing a specific method of construction leading to durability.

  6. Ia mengatur strategi sedemikian rupa agar timnya bisa menang.

    He arranged the strategy in such a way so that his team could win.

    Word by Word: He arrange strategy in-such-a way so-that team-his can win.

    Sedemikian rupa can occur without a sehingga result clause. This example instead has the purpose conjunction agar, introducing the intended goal.

Common Mistakes

  • Using the phrase in casual conversation.

    Aku masak sedemikian rupa sehingga enak.
    Aku masak sampai enak.

    The longer expression suits formal explanation. Sampai is a shorter conversational choice here; using the longer wording in conversation is a matter of style, not a grammatical error.

  • Confusing result (sehingga) with purpose (agar/supaya).

    Dia belajar sedemikian rupa sehingga lulus ujian.
    Dia belajar sedemikian rupa agar lulus ujian.

    Sehingga presents a consequence, while agar or supaya introduces a goal. Both example sentences are grammatical: the first presents passing the exam as a result; the second presents it as the goal. A result clause can concern a predicted or hypothetical consequence and does not guarantee that it has already happened.

How It Connects

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sedemikian rupa sehinggaLevel 5To Such an Extent That

Learn This First

To understand 'sedemikian rupa sehingga', learners need to be familiar with the basic result conjunction 'sehingga'. They should also understand how manner and degree are expressed in Indonesian, as this pattern combines the idea of a specific manner ('sedemikian rupa' - in such a way) with a resulting consequence.

Words in This Pattern

sehinggarupa