tak

This is the 147th most frequent Indonesian word.


tak

"Tak" in Indonesian means "not" or "no."


Used as a contraction/alternative for '[tidak](https://kbbi.kemdikbud.go.id/entri/tidak)' meaning 'not'.

Aku tak tahu jawabannya.

I do not know the answer.


Used to indicate negation within a sentence.

Seekor burung terbang dan tak kembali lagi.

A bird flew away and did not return again.


Used to mean 'unable,' showing inability or lack of strength to do something.

Tak kuasa aku menahan tangis.

I was unable to hold back tears.