Malay · Common Verbs
datang
To come
Beginnerverb
Definition
To move toward the speaker or a place.
Example
Datang ke rumah kami malam ini!
Come to our house tonight!
Etymology
'Datang' originates from the Proto-Malayic word 'dâtang', meaning to arrive or come. The word reflects the Austronesian linguistic heritage where movement is a central theme.
How & Where It’s Used
'Datang' is used widely in both spoken and written Malay. It is appropriate in both formal and informal settings, common in phrases to invite or describe the act of arriving.