This is the 159th most frequent Malay word.
nak
"Want" or "to want."
In this context, 'nak' is the colloquial abbreviation of 'hendak', which means 'want to'. It indicates the speaker's wish or intention to go to the market.
Saya nak pergi ke pasar.
I want to go to the market.
Here, 'nak' is again used colloquially in place of 'hendak', illustrating the subject's desire to eat a specific meal.
Adik nak makan nasi lemak malam ini.
My younger sibling wants to eat nasi lemak tonight.
In this interrogative usage, 'nak' (abbreviated from 'hendak') is employed to inquire if the subject desires to partake in the mentioned activity.