Malay · Daily Life
pangsapuri
Apartment
Beginnernoun
Definition
A set of rooms for living in; Indonesian uses apartemen.
Example
Kami sewa pangsapuri di tengah bandar.
We rent an apartment in the city centre.
Etymology
'Pangsapuri' is borrowed from the English word 'apartment', adapted into Malay with slight phonetic modifications to fit local linguistic norms.
How & Where It’s Used
'Pangsapuri' is primarily used in formal contexts and written language, particularly in discussions about modern housing and urban living situations.