Malay · Culture & Society
perayaan
Festival; celebration
Intermediatenoun
Definition
A special time of celebration.
Example
Malaysia ada banyak perayaan.
Malaysia has many festivals.
Etymology
'Perayaan' is derived from 'rayakan', meaning 'to celebrate', and the prefix 'per-' signifies the act or event of celebration in Malay.
How & Where It’s Used
'Perayaan' is widely used in formal and informal contexts, often related to social and cultural festivals, and is common in both spoken and written language.
Literary Heritage
Referenced in various cultural and religious celebrations in literature.