Malay Word of the Day
kawan
/KA-wan/ • noun — 19th of Apr, 2026
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Meaning: friend; companion
Examples
- Dia kawan baik saya.
(He/She is my good friend.) - Saya pergi dengan kawan-kawan ke pasar malam.
(I went with my friends to the night market.) - Kita sudah lama berkawan.
(We have been friends for a long time.)
Synonyms
- rakan
- sahabat
Kawan is the common, casual word for a friend. Use rakan in more formal contexts and sahabat for a close or trusted friend. You can also use the verb berkawan to mean 'to be friends' or kawan-kawan to indicate a group of friends.
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