suka

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1. 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. 2.to love

   Can express romantic or familial love, though "cinta" is stronger for romantic love.

3. 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.

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