suka

[su·ka]verbadjectiveA1#50 most common

Definitions

1.
to like; to enjoy
One of the most common Indonesian words. Used for preferences and enjoyment.
Gue mah orangnya cuek, nggak suka ribet.
Me, I'm the type who doesn't care much — I don't like complications.
— Common Jakarta self-description; frequent on Indonesian Twitter/X
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2.
to love
Can express romantic or familial love, though "cinta" is stronger for romantic love.
3.
often; frequently (colloquial)
In informal speech, "suka" before a verb means "often" — e.g., "saya suka makan nasi" can mean "I often eat rice" depending on context.