Indonesian · Greetings & Phrases
tidak
No; not
Beginnerinterjection
Definition
A negative answer; also negates verbs and adjectives.
Example
Mau kopi? — Tidak, terima kasih.
Want coffee? — No, thanks.
Etymology
'Tidak' is derived from Malay and means 'no' or 'not.' It serves as a negation, an essential component of Indonesian syntax.
How & Where It’s Used
This term is used in both formal and informal registers to express negation in spoken and written forms across all regions.