buka puasa

English

Etymology

Unadapted borrowing from Malay, from buka (“to open”) + puasa (“fasting, Ramadan”).

Pronunciation

• (Singapore) IPA^(key): /ˈbʊkə ˈpwɑsə/

Adjective

buka puasa (not comparable)

1. (Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Islam) Relating to iftar.
   • 1990 April 24, The Straits Times, page 29:

     The buka puasa functions which flourish during the fasting month have become the latest addition to the Malaysian way of life.

   • 2005 October 7, The Business Times, page 32:

     Experience Singapore’s traditional Buka Puasa favourites from the Halal Chinese, Malay and Indian show kitchens during the Muslim fasting month, Ramadan.

   • 2015, Paige Lim, The Straits Times:

     They are pulling out all the stops by offering special buka puasa menus and dishes to tantalise the tastebuds of diners.

Malay

Etymology

buka +‎ puasa.

Noun

buka puasa (plural buka-buka puasa, informal 1st possessive buka puasaku, 2nd possessive buka puasamu, 3rd possessive buka puasanya)

1. (Islam) The end of the daily fast on Ramadan, marked by a dinner.

Synonyms

• iftar

Antonyms

• sahur

Further reading

• “buka puasa” in Pusat Rujukan Persuratan Melayu | Malay Literary Reference Centre, Kuala Lumpur: Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka, 2017.