Malay · Nature & Environment
bulan
Moon; month
Beginnernoun
Definition
The bright object in the night sky; the same word means month.
Example
Bulan penuh malam ini.
The moon is full tonight.
Etymology
'Bulan' has roots in Old Malay, meaning 'moon' and 'month', highlighting the importance of lunar cycles in traditional Malay culture.
How & Where It’s Used
'Bulan' is typically found in both formal and informal contexts, especially in relation to cultural events and calendrical references across Malay regions.