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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.

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