makan angin

Indonesian

Etymology

Compound of makan +‎ angin.

Pronunciation

IPA^(key): /ma.kan ˈa.ŋɪn/

Verb

makan angin

(intransitive, figurative) to go for a walk to get some fresh air
(intransitive, figurative) 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.

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