Malay · Daily Life
membeli-belah
To go shopping
Beginnerverb
Definition
To shop for pleasure or daily needs; Indonesian uses belanja.
Example
Kami suka membeli-belah di pasar malam.
We like shopping at the night market.
Etymology
'Membeli-belah' is a compound formed from 'membeli' meaning 'to buy' and 'belah' meaning 'to shop around'. The term illustrates social practices around consumerism in modern Malay society.
How & Where It’s Used
'Membeli-belah' is primarily used in informal contexts and is recognized in discussions of shopping and commerce throughout the Malay world.