Malay · Daily Life
beg
Bag
Beginnernoun
Definition
A container with handles; Indonesian uses tas.
Example
Beg saya berat sangat.
My bag is very heavy.
Etymology
'Beg' is derived from the Arabic word 'بَق' (baq), meaning 'bag', which has been integrated into the Malay language due to trade interactions.
How & Where It’s Used
'Beg' is prevalent in everyday conversation and formal writing, commonly discussed in shopping contexts across Malay-speaking countries.