Malay · Food & Drink
daging
Meat
Beginnernoun
Definition
The flesh of animals eaten as food.
Example
Dia tidak makan daging.
He does not eat meat.
Etymology
'Daging' has its roots in the Arabic word 'لحم' (lahm), meaning 'meat'. This reflects the influence of Arabic language and culture in the Malay world, especially through Islamic teachings.
How & Where It’s Used
'Daging' is commonly used in both spoken and written Malay, primarily in formal contexts such as menus and culinary discussions, but also in everyday conversation.
Literary Heritage
The word appears in traditional Malay culinary texts and religious scriptures discussing halal dietary laws.