Indonesian · Numbers & Time
empat
Four
Beginnernumeral
Definition
The number four.
Example
Mobil itu punya empat pintu.
That car has four doors.
Etymology
Derived from Old Malay 'empat', the term has maintained its definition through historical developments in the Malay language family. Its etymological roots connect to Proto-Malayic and other Austronesian languages.
How & Where It’s Used
'Empat' is widely used in various contexts, both formal and informal, especially in counting, education, and daily communication. It is universally understood throughout Indonesian-speaking regions with minimal regional differences.