menikmati
To enjoy in Indonesian is menikmati.
Menikmati is a transitive verb used to describe receiving pleasure or satisfaction from something. Just like in English, it must be followed by an object, such as an activity, a view or food.
Meaning: to receive pleasure or satisfaction from something (verb)
What does it mean word for word?
The word is formed from the root nikmat, meaning pleasure or delight, with the prefix me- and the suffix -i to create a transitive verb.
How does it change in a sentence?
Menikmati is the verb form, while the noun form of the root nikmat is kenikmatan, which refers to the state of enjoyment or pleasure.
When do people say it?
The phrase Selamat menikmati is a common polite expression used in formal settings.
Did you know?
- The root nikmat is borrowed from the Arabic word 'niʿma', which originally referred to a blessing or a favor from God.
- Indonesians may use the word menikmati to describe the act of 'consuming' or 'using up' a resource, not just experiencing pleasure.
- The word nikmat can sometimes carry a spiritual or religious connotation, implying a sense of divine bliss or grace in certain contexts.
Examples in context
- Apa kau menikmati liburanmu?Did you enjoy your holiday?Tatoeba #4381823 by Bilmanda, translation #19760 by CK
- Tom bilang kalau dia mengira Mary tidak menikmati filmnya.Tom said that he thought Mary didn't enjoy the movie.Tatoeba #5212130 by Bilmanda, translation #1093039 by CK
- Terkadang, kamu harus sendirian. Bukan untuk kesepian, tapi untuk menikmati waktu luang hanya menjadi dirimu sendiri.Sometimes, you need to be alone. Not to be lonely, but to enjoy some free time just being yourself.Tatoeba #6535203 by LeeSooHa, translation #6535200 by LeeSooHa
- Nikmati makananmuEnjoy your food
- Selamat menikmati makanan malam iniEnjoy your dinner tonight
- Nikmati kopi kamuEnjoy your coffee
Example conversation
Indah and Dimas are eating at a new restaurant.
- IndahApakah kamu menikmati makanannya?Are you enjoying the food?
- DimasIya, aku sangat menikmati rasa bumbunya.Yes, I am really enjoying the flavor of the spices.
- IndahSenang mendengarnya, Dimas.I'm glad to hear that, Dimas.
- DimasTerima kasih sudah mengajakku ke sini, Indah.Thank you for inviting me here, Indah.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “enjoy” translations and entries menikmati, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries menikmati, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
