Silakan
from indonesia
Verified
Standard
interjection
Action
From indonesia
Definition
A polite expression used to invite or permit someone to do something.
Etymology
A shortened form derived from the root word 'sila' (to sit respectfully). The word underwent morphological processes and a semantic shift from the physical act of sitting to a polite expression used to invite or permit someone to act.
Semantic Category
Words that are primary base forms for verbs/actions (e.g., makan, lari).
Action
Common Misspellings