Malay · Family & People
anak perempuan
Daughter; girl
Beginnernoun
Definition
A female child.
Example
Anak perempuan saya suka melukis.
My daughter likes drawing.
Etymology
'Anak perempuan' pairs 'anak' meaning 'child' with 'perempuan', meaning 'female', indicating the gender of children in familial contexts. This term has developed alongside traditional views on gender roles.
How & Where It’s Used
'Anak perempuan' is frequently utilized in formal and informal settings, commonly understood across Malaysia and Indonesia in discussions about family and gender.