Malay · Daily Life

tidur

To sleep

Beginnerverb

Definition

To rest with your eyes closed at night.

Example

Anak-anak sudah tidur.

The children are already asleep.

Etymology

'Tidur' comes from Proto-Malayic *tidur which means 'to sleep'. It exemplifies a fundamental human action, consistently held in the Malay language since its early formations.

How & Where It’s Used

'Tidur' is utilized informally in conversation and formally in written contexts, found throughout Malay-speaking territories.

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