Malay · Daily Life
lampu
Lamp; light
Beginnernoun
Definition
A device that gives light.
Example
Pasang lampu, dah gelap.
Turn on the light, it is dark.
Etymology
'Lampu' comes from the Arabic 'لمبة' (lamba), meaning 'lamp' or 'light', highlighting the influence of Islamic culture on the Malay lexicon.
How & Where It’s Used
'Lampu' is used in daily conversations both formally and informally, recognized in all regions of Malaysia and Indonesia.