Cocok

Cocok is an Indonesian word meaning "appropriate" or "suitable." It is used to indicate that something fits a person, purpose, or situation, and can describe objects, plans, or assessments. The term is common in everyday speech and writing in Indonesia.

As an adjective, cocok can be used predicatively or attributively. Examples: "Pakaian ini cocok untuk acara formal" and "Kemeja ini cocok dengan celana itu." Degree words such as "sangat cocok" or "agak cocok" are common, while "tidak cocok" negates the sense. The word can modify nouns implicitly (that outfit, this choice) or appear after a linking verb.

Etymology and scope: The word is part of the core Malay-Indonesian lexicon. It is widely used across Indonesia and in Malay-speaking regions. The precise historical origin is not widely documented, but its usage has remained stable in modern Indonesian and related languages.

Related terms include pas, tepat, layak, and sesuai, which convey related nuances of fitness, accuracy, or appropriateness in different contexts. Cocok is versatile for describing compatibility between items, compatibility of ideas, or suitability for a given purpose.