Malay · Daily Life
katil
Bed
Beginnernoun
Definition
A piece of furniture for sleeping; Indonesian uses tempat tidur.
Example
Saya masuk tidur sebelum tengah malam.
I go to bed before midnight.
Etymology
'Katil' derives from the Proto-Malayic term *katil, referring to a bed or sleeping platform. This word has been a part of Malay vocabulary throughout its development, emphasizing domesticated living arrangements.
How & Where It’s Used
'Katil' is commonly used in spoken contexts and is understood in formal writing, prevalent in all Malay-speaking regions.