Aku suka sate ayam.

to like

Breakdown of Aku suka sate ayam.

• ayam: the chicken
• aku: I
• sate: the satay

Questions & Answers about Aku suka sate ayam.

What does aku mean, and can I always use it for I?

Aku means I.

However, it is informal and commonly used in:

• everyday conversation
• speech with friends, family, or people your age
• casual writing, songs, and social media

In more formal or polite situations, saya is more common.

So:

• Aku suka sate ayam. = casual
• Saya suka sate ayam. = more neutral/polite

Both are correct, but they fit different situations.

What does suka mean here?

Suka means to like.

In this sentence, suka is followed directly by the thing you like:

• Aku suka sate ayam. = I like chicken satay.

It can also be followed by an action:

• Aku suka makan sate ayam. = I like eating chicken satay.

So suka works a lot like like in English.

Why is there no word for the or some in this sentence?