enak
/ˈɛnak/
The Indonesian word enak means delicious.
enak is used primarily to describe the pleasant taste of food or drink, signifying that something is tasty or delicious. In casual, colloquial settings, you can use the phrase enak banget to describe something that is incredibly delicious.
Which one should you use?
While enak is common in daily conversation, lezat is a more formal or sophisticated way to say delicious, while nikmat is a formal term used to convey the meaning of enak and sedap is a formal word used to describe the taste or flavor of something.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈɛnak/
Did you know?
- The slang phrase enak aja is used to shut down a request or an idea, acting as a sarcastic way to say 'don't even think about it' or 'you wish'.
- The expression enak hati describes a state of emotional contentment or being at ease, linking a physical sensation of pleasure to a psychological state.
- The term enak is actually an inherited form from Proto-Malayic, stemming from the ancestral word inak.
Examples in context
- Makanan ini sangat nikmat!This food is very delicious!
- Minuman ini sungguh sedap!This drink is truly tasty!
- Kue ini benar-benar enak rasanya!This cake tastes really delightful!
- Makanan di restoran itu enak banget!The food at that restaurant is incredibly delicious!
- Makanan ini enak sekali.This food is very delicious.
- Masakan ibu sangat enak.Mother's cooking is very delicious.
- Kopi ini rasanya enak sekali.This coffee tastes very good.
- Apakah makanan ini enak?Is this food tasty?
Example conversation
Maya and Budi are eating at a small restaurant.
- MayaBudi, apakah nasi goreng ini enak?Budi, is this fried rice delicious?
- BudiIya, rasa bumbunya sangat enak.Yes, the seasoning tastes very good.
- MayaAku juga suka rasanya.I like the taste too.
- BudiAyo kita pesan minuman juga.Let's order some drinks too.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry enak, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries enak, CC BY-SA 4.0.
