Melawat

Melawat is a Malay verb meaning to visit, referring to going to meet someone or to go to a place, often for social contact, inspection, or sightseeing. It is widely used in the Malay-speaking regions of Malaysia, Brunei, and Singapore.

The word is formed from the root lawat with the prefix me- to indicate an active action. The related noun lawatan denotes the act or instance of visiting, while pelawat refers to a person who visits. Melawat can be used for visits to people (melawat rakan) or to places (melawat muzium).

Usage notes: Melawat is suitable for everyday speech and official contexts. In more formal or literary contexts, other terms such as mengunjungi or berkunjung may be preferred. In Indonesian, the typical equivalents are mengunjungi or berkunjung.

Examples: Dia melawat keluarganya di kampung. Menteri melawat tapak projek itu. Pelajar melawat muzium semasa lawatan sekolah.