Learn Hardcore Indonesian: Tim kami memenuhi syarat lomba dengan bukti yang lengkap. - Our team meets the competition requirements with complete proof.

Kami is “we/us” exclusive (does not include the listener); kita is inclusive (includes the listener). Tim kami means “our team” but implies the listener is not part of it. If the listener is also a member, say Tim kita.

Does memenuhi syarat literally mean “fill the requirement,” or is it an idiom for “qualify”?

It’s an idiomatic collocation meaning “to meet the requirements; to qualify; to be eligible.” Literally memenuhi = “to fulfill/meet/fill” and syarat = “requirement/condition,” but together they map to English “qualify.”

What’s the root of memenuhi, and why does it start with mem-?

Root: penuh (full). Verb base: penuhi (“to fill [something]; to satisfy”). Prefix meN- + base penuhi yields memenuhi; the initial p drops and the prefix surfaces as mem- (regular assimilation). Meaning: “to fill/fulfill/meet.”

Do I need to pluralize syarat to mean “requirements”?

No. Indonesian usually leaves nouns unmarked for number. Syarat can mean “requirement” or “requirements” from context. To emphasize plurality, use syarat-syarat or the collective persyaratan (“the set of requirements”).

Why is it syarat lomba, not syarat untuk lomba?

Both are possible.

Syarat lomba is a compact noun–noun phrase: “competition requirements.”
Syarat untuk lomba = “requirements for the competition.” Slightly more explicit but longer. In headlines/forms, syarat lomba is more typical.

What does yang do in bukti yang lengkap?

Yang turns the adjective lengkap (“complete”) into a relative clause: “evidence that is complete.” It specifies which evidence you mean. Without yang, it’s a simpler noun–adjective phrase.

Can I say bukti lengkap instead of bukti yang lengkap?

Yes. Both are correct.

bukti lengkap = “complete evidence” (neutral description).
bukti yang lengkap = “the evidence that is complete” (more specific/restrictive, often contrasting with incomplete evidence).

Is dengan here “with” or “by,” and are there alternatives?

It marks means/instrument: “with/by means of.” Alternatives by nuance:

Neutral: dengan — ... dengan bukti yang lengkap.
Using: menggunakan — ... menggunakan bukti...
Equipped with: berbekal (or headline-y bermodal).
Process/basis: melalui (“through”), berdasarkan (“based on”).

Is lomba the same as kompetisi or pertandingan?

Similar, with shades:

lomba: general “contest/competition” (often non-sport, school/community).
kompetisi: more formal/broad (business/academia/sport).
pertandingan: a “match/game,” usually sports. Your sentence works with syarat lomba/kompetisi; for sports matches, syarat pertandingan may fit better.

How do I show this happened in the past?

Add a perfective marker or time word:

Tim kami sudah/telah memenuhi syarat lomba... (“already/has”)
Or add time: kemarin, tahun lalu, etc. Verbs don’t change form for tense.

How do I say “Our team did not meet the competition requirements”?

Use tidak to negate the verb: Tim kami tidak memenuhi syarat lomba. Use bukan only to negate nouns/adjectives, not verbs, so bukan memenuhi is incorrect here.

Can I make a passive version?

Yes:

Syarat lomba dipenuhi (oleh) tim kami dengan bukti yang lengkap.
Colloquial passive with fronted agent: Syarat lomba kami penuhi dengan bukti yang lengkap. “Oleh” is optional.

Is bukti the right word if I mean “documents”?

Depends on nuance:

bukti = proof/evidence (could be documents, photos, receipts).
dokumen = documents specifically.
berkas = a file/set of paperwork.
kelengkapan berkas/dokumen = a complete set of documents (don’t add yang lengkap after kelengkapan, that’s redundant). So you could say: ... dengan dokumen/berkas yang lengkap or ... dengan kelengkapan berkas.

Do I need to say Tim kami, or can I just use Kami?

Both work.

Kami memenuhi syarat... is fine if it’s clear you mean your team.
Tim kami... explicitly frames the subject as a team (useful in reports or contrasts).

How do I mark “the” as in “the competition’s requirements”?

Use itu to make it definite:

General: syarat lomba
Specific: syarat lomba itu (“the requirements of that competition”) Or name the competition: syarat lomba matematika itu, etc.

Any pronunciation tips for these words?

syarat: “sy” = sh; SHA-rat.
bukti: “u” like “oo” in “book”: BOOK-tee.
lengkap: “ng” as in “sing”; final “p” unreleased: leng-KAP.
dengan: first “e” is a schwa (uh sound): duh-NGAN.
memenuhi: me-muh-NOO-hee (first “e” is schwa).

Is memenuhi persyaratan more formal than memenuhi syarat?

Yes. Persyaratan means “the set of requirements” and sounds more official. Both are correct:

Neutral: memenuhi syarat
Formal/official: memenuhi persyaratan

If I want to say “qualified” in a selection context, would lolos be better?

Often, yes. Lolos = “to pass (a selection/qualifier).” Examples:

Tim kami lolos kualifikasi.
Tim kami lolos seleksi untuk lomba itu. This focuses on the outcome rather than the requirements themselves.