This is the 771st most frequent Malay word.
disebut
"Called" or "mentioned."
In this sentence, 'disebut' means 'was mentioned' and is used in a passive form to indicate that the act of mentioning was performed by the subject on the object, the food.
Makanan itu disebut oleh pelayan.
The food was mentioned by the waiter.
Here, 'disebut' signifies 'was mentioned' in a passive voice structure, referring to the act where the matter was raised or discussed.
Perkara itu disebut dalam mesyuarat semalam.
The matter was mentioned in yesterday's meeting.
Although 'menyebut' is an active form of 'disebut', it showcases the verb's core meaning, 'to mention'.