Indonesian · Food & Drink
daging
Meat
Beginnernoun
Definition
The flesh of animals eaten as food.
Example
Dia tidak makan daging.
He does not eat meat.
Etymology
'Daging' originates from the Malay language and refers to meat. The word is rooted in Austronesian languages, where it has maintained a similar meaning across various dialects.
How & Where It’s Used
'Daging' is used in both formal and informal settings, typically occurring in discussions about food, cooking, or dietary practices. The term is commonly recognized across Indonesia without significant regional differences.