makang

Ambonese Malay

Etymology

From Malay makan.

Verb

makang

1. to eat

   Synonym: cake (when angry)

   mari katong makang ― come let's eat

References

• D. Takaria, C. Pieter (1998) Kamus Bahasa Melayu Ambon-Indonesia‎^[1], Pusat Pembinaan dan Pengembangan Bahasa

Manado Malay

Etymology

From Malay makan.

Verb

makang

1. to eat

North Moluccan Malay

Etymology

From Malay makan.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈma.kaŋ/
• Rhymes: -kaŋ
• Hyphenation: ma‧kang

Verb

makang

1. to eat
   1. (transitive) To consume (something solid or half solid, usually food) by putting it into the mouth and swallowing it.

      Tadi pagi ta makang nasi deng ikang.

      This morning I ate rice and fish.

   3. (intransitive) To consume a meal.

      Tong akang makang di de pe rumah.

      We will eat at his house.

   4. (copulative, intransitive) To have a particular quality of diet.
   5. (transitive) To destroy, consume, or use up.