This is the 538th most frequent Indonesian word.
ikan
Fish.
In this sentence, the word 'ikan' refers to the animal 'fish' as a specific dish being consumed.
Saya suka makan ikan goreng.
I like eating fried fish.
Here, 'ikan' is used to discuss fish as a biological category within their natural habitat, the sea.
Ada berbagai jenis ikan di laut.
There are various types of fish in the sea.
In this context, 'ikan' symbolizes fish as a cultural metaphor, representing a symbolic meaning.