Malay · Body & Health
perut
Stomach; belly
Beginnernoun
Definition
The front part of the body below the chest.
Example
Perut saya sakit selepas makan.
My stomach hurts after eating.
Etymology
'Perut' traces back to the Proto-Malayic *perut, meaning belly or stomach, derived from the broader Austronesian root referring to 'belly or abdomen'.
How & Where It’s Used
'Perut' is used in both casual and medical discussions. It is predominantly spoken, but can also appear in health-related writings across Malay regions.