This is the 177th most frequent Indonesian word.
naik
"Naik" means "to go up," "to ascend," or "to ride."
In this sentence, 'naik' means 'to board' or 'to take' a vehicle.
Saya naik kereta api ke kota.
I take the train to the city.
Here, 'naik' refers to an increase, implying the rise of prices.
Harga barang-barang naik setiap tahun.
The prices of goods rise every year.
In this instance, 'naik' is used to mean 'to climb up' or 'to ascend' a surface.