Indonesian · Food & Drink

sarapan

Breakfast

Beginnernoun

Definition

The first meal of the day.

Example

Sudah sarapan belum?

Have you had breakfast yet?

Etymology

'Sarapan' comes from the root 'sarap', meaning to eat in Malay, reinforcing the connection to the mealtime. The word has gained prominence with the rising awareness of mealtime significance in Indonesian culture.

How & Where It’s Used

'Sarapan' is commonly used in both spoken and written language, specifically referring to breakfast. It is universally recognized across Indonesia with cultural importance in daily routines.

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