Kuih

Pronunciation: /kweɪ/

Definitions of kuih

noun a type of traditional Malay or Peranakan sweet dessert or snack

Example Sentences

A1 I like to eat kuih for dessert.

A2 She bought some traditional kuih from the market.

B1 My grandmother makes the best kuih in town.

B2 The kuih served at the wedding reception was delicious.

C1 The chef experimented with different ingredients to create a unique kuih recipe.

C2 The kuih competition showcased a wide variety of flavors and textures.

Examples of kuih in a Sentence

formal During the cultural festival, various types of kuih were displayed for visitors to sample.

informal I love snacking on kuih while watching movies at home.

slang Let's grab some kuih from the market for our picnic tomorrow.

figurative The variety of kuih represents the diversity and richness of our culture.

Grammatical Forms of kuih

• past tense: kuih-ed
• plural: kuihs
• comparative: more kuih
• superlative: most kuih
• present tense: kuih
• future tense: will kuih
• perfect tense: have kuih-ed
• continuous tense: is kuih-ing
• singular: kuih
• positive degree: very kuih
• infinitive: to kuih
• gerund: kuih-ing
• participle: kuih-ed

Origin and Evolution of kuih

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Malay

Story behind the word: The word 'kuih' is of Malay origin, derived from the Malay language.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to refer to traditional Malay cakes and pastries, the term 'kuih' has evolved to encompass a wider variety of sweet and savory snacks in Malaysian and Indonesian cuisine.