makan angin

Indonesian

Etymology

From Malay makan angin

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ma.kan ˈa.ŋɪn/

Verb

makan angin

1. (intransitive, idiomatic) to go for a walk to get some fresh air
2. (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

Compound of makan +‎ angin.

Verb

makan angin

1. (intransitive, idiomatic) to get some fresh air, to go outside