Indonesian · Daily Life
memasak
To cook
Beginnerverb
Definition
To prepare food by heating it.
Example
Ayah pintar memasak.
Dad is good at cooking.
Etymology
'Memasak' derives from the root 'masak,' which means 'to cook' in Malay. The prefix 'me-' indicates an action related to the root meaning.
How & Where It’s Used
'Memasak' is widely used in both informal and formal contexts, found in everyday conversations as well as written texts across Indonesia.