Malay · Family & People
anak lelaki
Son; boy
Beginnernoun
Definition
A male child.
Example
Anak lelaki mereka berumur lima tahun.
Their son is five years old.
Etymology
'Anak lelaki' combines 'anak' meaning 'child' and 'lelaki' meaning 'male', creating a term that reflects gender and familial relationships. The phrase has roots in the traditional Malay language.
How & Where It’s Used
'Anak lelaki' is used in both formal and informal contexts, spoken widely among families and in educational or official communications throughout the Malay-speaking areas.