A1 verb Informal to neutral. 'Memakai' and 'menggunakan' are more formal.

pakai

/ˈpakai/

예시

1

Saya mau pakai baju baru ini.

I want to wear this new shirt.

2

Dia selalu pakai kacamata saat membaca.

He always uses glasses when reading.

3

Kamu bisa pakai pisau ini untuk memotong buah.

You can use this knife to cut the fruit.

4

Jangan pakai terlalu banyak sabun.

Don't use too much soap.

5

Orang Indonesia sering pakai batik untuk acara formal.

Indonesians often wear batik for formal events.

자주 쓰는 조합

pakai baju (wear clothes)
pakai sepatu (wear shoes)
pakai akal (use common sense)

How to Use It

사용 참고사항

While 'pakai' can mean both 'to use' and 'to wear', the context usually makes the meaning clear. For wearing clothes, 'mengenakan' is a more formal and specific alternative, especially in written language. For using tools or abstract concepts, 'menggunakan' is a more formal alternative.

자주 하는 실수

Confusing 'pakai' with 'memakai'. While both mean 'to use/wear', 'memakai' is the active verb form with the 'me-' prefix, often used in formal contexts or to emphasize the action. 'Pakai' is often used informally as a base word or in imperative sentences.
Using 'pakai' for situations where 'menggunakan' would be more appropriate for formality or specific technical usage.

Tips

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어원

From Proto-Malayic *pakay, from Proto-Malayo-Polynesian *pakay, from Proto-Austronesian *pakay.

문화적 맥락

In Indonesian culture, 'pakai' is a very common and versatile verb. Its informal nature reflects the generally relaxed and direct communication style. Understanding its use for both 'wearing' and 'using' is key to everyday conversation.

암기 팁

Think of 'pakai' as 'pack-eye' – you pack your eyes with glasses, or you pack yourself into clothes.

자주 묻는 질문

3 질문

'Pakai' is more casual and commonly used in daily conversation, while 'menggunakan' is more formal and can imply a more purposeful or technical use.

Not typically. 'Pakai' is generally used for people or sometimes animals wearing or using something. For inanimate objects, you might use verbs like 'memiliki' (to have) or describe its features.

Yes, 'dipakai' is the passive form, meaning 'to be used' or 'to be worn'. For example, 'Baju ini dipakai kemarin' (This shirt was worn yesterday).

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