Malay · Work & Business
kontrak
Contract
Intermediatenoun
Definition
A formal written agreement.
Example
Kami tandatangan kontrak setahun.
We signed a one-year contract.
Etymology
'Kontrak' originates from the Latin word 'contractus', through the English word 'contract'. It has been adapted into Malay to describe formal agreements in a business or legal context.
How & Where It’s Used
This term is primarily used in formal contexts, such as legal documents and business discussions, and is common in both spoken and written forms.