Indonesian · Common Verbs
minum
To drink
Beginnerverb
Definition
To take liquid into your mouth and swallow it.
Example
Saya minum banyak air setiap hari.
I drink a lot of water every day.
Etymology
'Minum' comes from the Proto-Malayic *minum, representing the action of 'drinking.' The term has maintained its form and meaning through Malay and Indonesian linguistic traditions.
How & Where It’s Used
The word 'minum' is used casually in daily conversations and formal contexts, applicable in both spoken and written forms throughout Indonesia.