Esok

Esok is a word in Malay meaning tomorrow. It functions as an adverb of time and is used to refer to the day after today. In Malay-speaking regions such as Malaysia, Brunei, Singapore, and parts of Indonesia, esok appears in everyday speech, media, and literature, and can stand alone or be part of phrases that indicate future events or plans.

Linguistically, esok is part of the Malay language, which belongs to the Austronesian language family. It reflects regional variation in the broader Malay-Indonesian language sphere, where neighboring languages may use different terms for the same time reference. In standard Indonesian, the equivalent word for tomorrow is besok, while esok is primarily associated with Malay usage.

Usage notes include that esok is neutral and commonly understood in informal and formal contexts within Malay-speaking communities. Its occurrence as a common noun is tied to time expression, whereas as a proper noun it may appear in titles or names in cultural or commercial contexts, depending on branding and naming choices.

See also: Besok, Malay language, Indonesian language, Austronesian languages.