Signification
Heating water until it boils
Contexte culturel
Serving a hot drink is the first duty of a host. 'Masak air' is the sound of a welcome. Boiling water is a primary health measure in Indonesia to prevent waterborne diseases. The phrase is a famous 'sampiran' (opening) in humorous rhymes. In many villages, the day begins with the smell of woodsmoke from 'masak air'.
Use 'Masak' for everything
When in doubt in an Indonesian kitchen, use 'masak'. It covers boiling, frying, and steaming in casual talk.
The Pantun Opening
If you hear someone shout 'Masak air!', the correct response is often 'Biar matang!' followed by laughter.
Signification
Heating water until it boils
Use 'Masak' for everything
When in doubt in an Indonesian kitchen, use 'masak'. It covers boiling, frying, and steaming in casual talk.
The Pantun Opening
If you hear someone shout 'Masak air!', the correct response is often 'Biar matang!' followed by laughter.
Don't say 'Rebus' for tea
While understood, 'rebus air' for tea sounds a bit like you are performing a laboratory experiment.
Teste-toi
Fill in the blank with the correct word.
Ibu sedang ______ air di dapur.
'Masak air' is the standard collocation for boiling water.
Which sentence is the most natural for offering tea to a guest?
Choose the best option:
'Masak air' is used when preparing to make a drink for a guest.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Kamu lagi apa? B: Lagi ______ air buat bikin kopi.
You need boiling water to make coffee.
Match the phrase to the situation.
Situation: You are thirsty and want to make tea.
Tea requires boiled water.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesIbu sedang ______ air di dapur.
'Masak air' is the standard collocation for boiling water.
Choose the best option:
'Masak air' is used when preparing to make a drink for a guest.
A: Kamu lagi apa? B: Lagi ______ air buat bikin kopi.
You need boiling water to make coffee.
Situation: You are thirsty and want to make tea.
Tea requires boiled water.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
3 questionsYes, but 'masak air' is much more common and sounds more natural between friends.
Mostly, but it's also used for making noodles or any task requiring hot water.
'Masak' is the verb (to cook), 'matang' is the adjective (cooked/done).
Expressions liées
Masak nasi
similarTo cook rice
Air matang
builds onBoiled/potable water
Mendidih
specialized formTo boil (bubbling)
Menjerang air
synonymTo put water on to boil
