Indonesian · Common Verbs
tahu
To know (facts)
Beginnerverb
Definition
To have information; with different stress, tahu also means tofu.
Example
Saya tidak tahu dia tinggal di mana.
I do not know where he lives.
Etymology
'Tahu' is derived from the Proto-Malayic root, meaning 'to know (facts),' showcasing significant continuity in meaning across the Malay and Indonesian languages.
How & Where It’s Used
'Tahu' is used widely in both casual and formal contexts, prominently found in educational as well as conversational situations.