This is the 236th most frequent Indonesian word.
kasih
"Kasih" means "love" or "affection" in English.
In this sentence, 'kasih' is part of a compound noun 'kasih sayang,' which means 'affection.' It is used to express love or care for someone.
Saya memberi kasih sayang kepada anak-anak.
I give affection to children.
Here, 'kasih' is being used as a verb colloquially, meaning 'to give,' often followed by another verb like 'tahu' (know) to mean 'inform.'
Tolong, kasih tahu saya jika acara sudah dimulai.
Please let me know if the event has started.
In this context, 'kasih' functions as a verb meaning 'to give,' implying providing assistance or something else.