makan angin
Indonesian
Etymology
From Malay makan angin.
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /ma.kan ˈa.ŋɪn/
Verb
- (intransitive, idiomatic) to go for a walk to get some fresh air
- (intransitive, idiomatic) to be quiet, sit around, and so on just to pass the time
Further reading
- “makan angin” in Kamus Besar Bahasa Indonesia, Jakarta: Agency for Language Development and Cultivation – Ministry of Education, Culture, Research, and Technology of the Republic of Indonesia, 2016.
Malay
Etymology
Verb
- (intransitive, idiomatic) to get some fresh air, to go outside