Malay · Travel & Places
peta
Map
Beginnernoun
Definition
A drawing showing streets, cities, or countries.
Example
Saya tengok peta di telefon.
I look at the map on my phone.
Etymology
'Peta' is derived from the Sanskrit word 'prati', meaning 'to go back' or 'to restore', evolving into the modern Malay term for 'map'.
How & Where It’s Used
'Peta' is employed in both spoken and written Malay, generally in formal contexts including education and travel, and has slight variations in different regions.