buka puasa

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English

Etymology

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

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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.

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