meminati

Meminati is a verb used in Indonesian and Malay that means to have an interest in or to be fond of something, or to be attracted to someone. It is formed from the noun minat (interest) with the prefix me- and the suffix -i, producing a transitive verb that expresses a directed or sustained liking.

Usage of meminati is typically with a direct object referring to the thing of interest, such as activities, fields, or people. It can be used for non-romantic contexts: saya meminati musik klasik; dia meminati bidang teknologi informasi. In romance, meminati can convey a personal attraction toward another person, though more common terms for casual attraction are menyukai or tertarik. Nuance-wise, meminati often carries a sense of longer-term interest or enthusiasm and may sound more formal than everyday synonyms.

Examples include: saya meminati seni lukis sejak kecil; dia meminati ilmu komputer dan berencana mengejar karier di bidang riset; banyak pelajar meminati teknologi baru.

See also: minat, minat terhadap, menyukai, suka.