Malay Word of the Day
minum
/MI-num/ • verb — 28th of May, 2026
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Meaning: to take liquid into the mouth and swallow; to drink
Examples
- Saya mahu minum.
(I want to drink.) - Boleh saya minum air sejuk?
(May I drink some cold water?) - Dia minum kopi setiap pagi.
(He/She drinks coffee every morning.)
Synonyms
- berminum
- meneguk
Use 'minum' when talking about drinking liquids (water, tea, coffee, etc.). In formal contexts 'berminum' can be used. For casual requests you might hear 'nak minum' (want to drink) in spoken Malay.
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