cuek

See also: -cük

Indonesian

Etymology

Popularized by Ruth Sahanaya in her 80s hit Astaga!; probably derived from Malay cuai (“negligent”).

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /cueʔ/

Adjective

cuek

  1. easy-going
    Dia orangnya cuek. / He is an easy-going person.

Verb

cuek (colloquial)

  1. to ignore
  2. to take something easy
    Kamu kok nyuekin gue?
    Why do you ignore me?
    Gue dicuekin dia.
    I am ignored by him.
    Dia cuek aja, padahal ceweknya selingkuh.
    He's taking it easy although his girlfriend is having an affair.
  • nyuekin: Active Transitive Verb with affix me-V-i.
  • dicuekin: Passive Verb with affix di-V-i.
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