membawa

Membawa is an Indonesian transitive verb meaning to carry or to bring something from one place to another, and can also be used in a broader sense to convey or introduce something, such as a message, idea, or change. The word is formed from the root bawa with the prefix me-, yielding membawa. In Indonesian, verbs do not conjugate for person or number; tense and aspect are indicated by context or auxiliary words (for example, sedang membawa for present continuous, telah membawa for past, akan membawa for future). The passive voice is formed with dibawa, as in sesuatu itu dibawa oleh seseorang.

Common usages include physical carrying and figurative sense. Examples: "Saya membawa buku ke perpustakaan" (I am bringing the book to the library), "Dia membawa hadiah untuk teman-temannya" (He brings gifts for his friends), and "Pemerintah membawa perubahan dalam kebijakan" (The government brings about changes in policy). The expression "membawa pesan" means to convey a message, while "membawa kabar" can mean to bring news. The verb is versatile in both concrete and abstract contexts.

Related forms include membawakan, a variant meaning to bring for someone or to deliver on someone else’s behalf (e.g., "membawakan hadiah untuk tamu"). The noun pembawa refers to a bearer or carrier, such as pembawa kabar or pembawa acara (host). Overall, membawa is a foundational Indonesian verb used across everyday and formal registers to describe physical transport and the conveyance of information or influence.