1. Maghrib, a few minutes after sunset.

2. ‘Isha, evening, after dark.

3. Subh, daybreak.

4. Lohor, or Dluḥr, between noon and 1 P.M.

5. Asr, afternoon, midway between noon and nightfall.

Malay Phrases for Divisions of Time.

1. Belum terbang lalat, “Before the flies are astir,” just before daybreak.

2. Pechah panas, “When the heat commences,” sun-up.

3. Kĕring ambun, “When the dew dries,” about 8 A.M.

4. Tengah naik, “When the sun is half-way,” 9 A.M.