tidak

tidak

"Not" or "no."

In this sentence, 'tidak' is used to negate the verb 'mahu,' indicating a negation of desire.

Saya tidak mahu pergi ke sekolah.

I do not want to go to school.

In this example, 'tidak' is negating the quality of the noun described by the adjective 'enak.'

Makanan ini tidak enak.

This food is not delicious.

Here, 'tidak' negates the adjective 'pandai,' negating the subject's skill.

Dia tidak pandai bermain piano.

She is not skilled at playing the piano.