nasi
English meaning: Cooked rice
Definition
The staple food; nasi lemak is Malaysia's national dish.
Example
“Nasi lemak ialah makanan kebangsaan Malaysia.”
In English: “Nasi lemak is Malaysia's national dish.”
Another example: “Saya makan nasi dengan ayam goreng setiap hari.”
Usage — When, Where & How
Neutral, everyday word used in all registers for cooked rice and, by extension, a meal. Central to Malay food culture, it appears in countless dish names and the daily question "sudah makan nasi?" (have you eaten?).
Etymology & Origin
English — Origin & History
The word 'nasi' originates from the Sanskrit word 'nāsā', meaning 'cooked rice'. It has evolved within Malay culture to be a staple food item, central to daily meals.
Common Collocations
- nasi lemak
- nasi goreng
- nasi putih
- sepinggan nasi
- nasi campur
Word Forms
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Literary Heritage
“Melayu itu orang yang bijaksana, naluri budi dan bahasa”
“The Malay is a person of wisdom — guided by virtue and language.”
“Bahasa jiwa bangsa”
“Language is the soul of the nation.”
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