panas
/ˈpanas/
The English word "hot" is translated into Malay as panas.
The word panas is used to describe having a high temperature. This applies to both ambient weather or temperature and the temperature of specific objects, such as food or liquids. To emphasize extreme heat, you may use the phrase Panas seperti api, which means "hot as fire". Additionally, the term Bergolak can be used to refer to a simmering or boiling heat.
Meaning: having a high temperature (adj)
Which one should you use?
In English, the word "hot" is often used for both high temperature and spicy food. However, in Malay, these are distinct: use panas for temperature and pedas for food that is spicy.
How does it change in a sentence?
To express that something is "very hot", you can place the intensifier sangat before panas, resulting in sangat panas.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈpanas/
Did you know?
- The phrase panas hati literally translates to 'hot heart', but it is a common idiom used to describe feeling jealous or resentful.
- The term panas can be used as a metaphor for something that is currently a trending topic or a 'hot' scandal in the media.
- The word panas comes from the Proto-Malayo-Polynesian root *panas, meaning it is shared across many languages in the Austronesian family.
Examples in context
- Di luar panas, jadi mari kita berbual-bual di dalam rumah.It's hot outside, so let's talk inside.This sentence shows how to describe the weather being hot outside using panas.Tatoeba #5200252 by Adou_Fr, translation #7594638 by feudalism
- Saya tidak berkeinginan membuat satu apa pun dalam keadaan panas seperti ini.I don't feel like doing anything when it's this hot.This sentence demonstrates using panas to describe a state of high temperature.Tatoeba #9689124 by imperiex, translation #2779453 by WestofEden
- Ah! Teh ini panasAh! This tea is hot.This sentence shows how to use panas when referring to the temperature of a liquid like tea.Tatoeba #8989361 by LeeSooHa, translation #8989324 by qqoen
- Saya rasa panas.I feel hot.
- Cuaca hari ini panas.The weather today is hot.
- Minuman ini terlalu panas.This drink is too hot.
- 1 more sentence on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Amir and Aishah are in the kitchen on a sunny day.
- AmirCuaca hari ini sangat panas, kan?The weather is very hot today, right?
- AishahYa, Amir. Saya rasa tidak selesa.Yes, Amir. I feel uncomfortable.
- AmirMari kita pasang kipas di sini.Let's turn on the fan here.
- AishahIdea yang bagus, terima kasih.That is a good idea, thank you.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “hot” translations and entries panas, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries panas, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
