What Does “menurutku” Mean?
“Menurutku” is an Indonesian expression that means “in my opinion” or “according to me.”
It is formed from:
- menurut = according to
- -ku = informal pronoun meaning “me / my”
So the word literally expresses the speaker’s personal viewpoint.
How Is It Used?
“Menurutku” is commonly used in informal situations—such as conversations with friends, messages, and social media.
In more formal contexts, the preferred form is “menurut saya.”
As a stance marker, menurutku indicates that the following statement is based on the speaker’s own judgment or evaluation. It sounds softer and less forceful than “I think,” making it useful for polite opinion-giving.
Where Can It Appear in a Sentence?
The word is syntactically flexible and can appear in different positions:
- Beginning:
Menurutku, cuacanya bagus hari ini. - Middle (parenthetical):
Cuacanya, menurutku, bagus hari ini. - End:
Cuacanya bagus hari ini, menurutku.
All three positions are natural and acceptable.
Related Forms
- menurut saya → formal or neutral
- kalau menurutku → softer tone, similar to “If you ask me…”
- saya pikir / saya rasa → “I think / I feel,” slightly more direct
10 Example Sentences with “menurutku”
- Menurutku, tempat itu terlalu jauh.
In my opinion, that place is too far. - Menurutku, makanan ini rasanya pas.
I think this food tastes just right. - Film itu, menurutku, agak terlalu panjang.
That movie, in my view, is a bit too long. - Menurutku kita harus berangkat lebih pagi.
I think we should leave earlier. - Dia sudah berusaha keras, menurutku.
He has tried hard, in my opinion. - Menurutku, harga tiketnya cukup mahal.
In my opinion, the ticket price is quite expensive. - Desain ini, menurutku, lebih sederhana dan bagus.
This design, in my view, is simpler and better. - Menurutku, cuaca besok akan hujan.
I think it will rain tomorrow. - Menurutku dia orang yang sangat sabar.
In my opinion, she is a very patient person. - Tempat itu nyaman, menurutku.
That place is comfortable, in my opinion.
