bermalam

Bermalam is a verb in Malay and Indonesian that means to spend the night at a location, typically for a temporary or overnight stay. It is used to describe staying somewhere overnight, such as at a home, hotel, or campsite.

The term is formed from the noun malam meaning night, with the prefix ber- which marks a stative or ongoing action in Malay grammar. It belongs to everyday vocabulary in Malay-speaking communities and can appear in formal writing as well.

Bermalam is commonly followed by a place complement, as in bermalam di rumah, bermalam di hotel, or bermalam di kampung. In Indonesian, the more common everyday synonym is menginap; bermalam is often considered slightly more literary, formal, or regionally marked.

The word is primarily used in Malay contexts and may be found in historical or literary sources where formal diction is preferred. It conveys the idea of an overnight stay without specifying the exact duration, leaving the length of time implicit in the context.