This is the 851st most frequent Indonesian word.
cek
"Check" or "verify."
In this context, 'cek' means 'to check' or 'to inspect'.
Saya akan cek pesan di ponsel.
I will check the messages on my phone.
Here, 'cek' is used to mean 'check' as a monetary instrument.
Bank meminta saya untuk mengisi cek untuk pembayaran.
The bank asked me to fill out a check for payment.
In this sentence, 'cek' represents 'check' as in a routine examination.