Malay · Daily Life
televisyen
Television
Beginnernoun
Definition
A device for watching programmes; Indonesian spells it televisi.
Example
Waktu malam kami menonton televisyen.
In the evening we watch television.
Etymology
'Televisyen' is derived from the English word 'television', reflecting the adoption of modern technology into everyday language post World War II.
How & Where It’s Used
'Televisyen' is frequently used in informal and formal contexts, mainly in discussions about entertainment and media in Malaysia.