Malay · Food & Drink
makan malam
Dinner
Beginnernoun
Definition
The meal eaten in the evening.
Example
Selepas makan malam kami berjalan-jalan.
After dinner we go for a walk.
Etymology
'Makan malam' translates to 'to eat at night', underscoring the significance of dinner as the evening meal in Malay culture.
How & Where It’s Used
'Makan malam' is commonly used in informal settings, often among families and in restaurants, as well as in culinary literature.