Malay · Common Verbs
minum
To drink
Beginnerverb
Definition
To take liquid into your mouth and swallow it.
Example
Saya minum banyak air setiap hari.
I drink a lot of water every day.
Etymology
'Minum' derives from the Proto-Malayic 'miyum', meaning to drink. Like many Malay verbs, it is directly related to basic human activities.
How & Where It’s Used
'Minum' is commonly used in spoken Malay and may also appear in written forms, suitable for both formal and informal contexts, typically related to beverages.