Malay · Travel & Places

pantai

Beach

Beginnernoun

Definition

A sandy shore by the sea; Langkawi's beaches are famous.

Example

Pantai di Langkawi sangat cantik.

The beaches in Langkawi are very beautiful.

Etymology

'Pantai' is a native Malay term that means 'beach' or 'coast', with historical roots in the coastal geography of the Malay Archipelago.

How & Where It’s Used

'Pantai' is used in both spoken and written forms, and is common in both informal and formal contexts, particularly in areas near the sea.

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