Malay Word of the Day — 2nd of Mar, 2026
santai
/SAN-tai/ • adjective
relax / leisure
santai
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Examples
Kita boleh bersantai di pantai.
We can relax at the beach.
Hari ini saya hanya mahu santai di rumah.
Today I just want to relax at home.
Program itu sangat santai dan menyeronokkan.
The program is very relaxing and fun.
Synonyms
tenang
lepak
Usage
Commonly used to describe activities or environments that are informal or laid-back, especially in social contexts.