Cerita is a noun. You need ber- or me-...-kan to turn it into a verb.
It can refer to anything from a fairy tale ( cerita dongeng ) to a news report ( cerita berita ) or even a personal anecdote. Example: Dia membacakan cerita untuk anak-anak. (She read a story to the children.) To use cerita as an action, you add prefixes. This is where many learners get stuck, but it's simple once you see the pattern. cerita
This article will help you master cerita — from its basic meaning to practical daily use. Cerita = story, tale, narrative, or account. Cerita is a noun