makan — Malay Word of the Day
makan (MA-kan) · verb: to eat; to consume food
- Saya mahu makan. — I want to eat.
- Kami makan nasi setiap hari. — We eat rice every day.
- Dia sedang makan di kafeteria. — He/She is eating in the cafeteria.
Malay Word of the Day
makan
/MA-kan/ • verb — 14th of Jun, 2026
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Meaning: to eat; to consume food
Examples
- Saya mahu makan.
(I want to eat.) - Kami makan nasi setiap hari.
(We eat rice every day.) - Dia sedang makan di kafeteria.
(He/She is eating in the cafeteria.)
Synonyms
- menyantap
- melahap
Makan is the everyday verb for eating in Malay. Use it for meals, snacks, or general consumption of food. It can pair with objects (e.g., makan nasi) and appears in polite requests (e.g., 'Mari makan') and imperative forms (e.g., 'Makan!').
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