This is the 158th most frequent Malay word.
wan
The Malay word "wan" is an honorific title used to address or refer to someone, often of noble lineage, particularly in Malaysia.
Here, 'Wan' is used as a proper noun, likely a common Malaysian name.
Saya berjumpa dengan Wan di kedai buku.
I met Wan at the bookstore.
Here, 'wan' refers to a descriptive term meaning pale or light in color, used in literary or descriptive contexts.
Dia memakai pakaian yang berwarna wan itu.
She is wearing that light-colored clothing.
In this sentence, 'wan' is a colloquial abbreviation used to signify 'wants to' or 'insists on' in spoken Malay, denoting determination.