Malay · Travel & Places
pantai
Beach
Beginnernoun
Definition
A sandy shore by the sea; Langkawi's beaches are famous.
Example
Pantai di Langkawi sangat cantik.
The beaches in Langkawi are very beautiful.
Etymology
'Pantai' is a native Malay term that means 'beach' or 'coast', with historical roots in the coastal geography of the Malay Archipelago.
How & Where It’s Used
'Pantai' is used in both spoken and written forms, and is common in both informal and formal contexts, particularly in areas near the sea.