Indonesian · Common Verbs
membaca
To read
Beginnerverb
Definition
To look at words and understand them.
Example
Saya membaca koran setiap pagi.
I read the newspaper every morning.
Etymology
'Membaca' derives from the root word 'baca,' which means 'to read,' with the addition of the 'mem-' prefix denoting the act of doing, illustrating standard verb formation in Indonesian.
How & Where It’s Used
'Membaca' is commonly found in educational contexts, utilized in both formal and informal registers, primarily in written language.