Malay · Travel & Places
pasar
Market
Beginnernoun
Definition
A place where goods are sold; the pasar malam night market is a treat.
Example
Kami suka pergi pasar malam.
We love going to the night market.
Etymology
'Pasar' comes from the Arabic word 'bazar', which means 'market'. It has been solidly integrated into the Malay language to represent local markets.
How & Where It’s Used
'Pasar' is used in both spoken and written Malay, mostly in informal contexts, relating to community marketplaces found in urban and rural areas.