Indonesian · Food & Drink
ikan
Fish
Beginnernoun
Definition
An animal that lives in water, eaten as food.
Example
Ikan bakar di sini segar sekali.
The grilled fish here is very fresh.
Etymology
'Ikan' derives from the Malay language, where it simply means fish. It has been used in various Austronesian languages and retains its meaning across many dialects.
How & Where It’s Used
'Ikan' is used in both formal and informal conversations related to food, fishing, and ecological themes. The word is widely recognized and has little regional variance in its use.