Bahasa Melayu
santap
English
eat, dine, royal eating
Santap is a formal or respectful word for eating, especially when speaking of royalty.
سنتڤ
Examples
Contoh ayat
Tetamu diraja itu santap di balai makan.
The royal guest dined in the dining hall.
Mereka santap bersama selepas majlis.
They ate together after the event.
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santap
This is a formal word, often used for royalty.
Word family
Common derived forms
- santapan
- food; meal; dishes
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