The -an suffix can also be used in a noun phrase to modify another noun.
| Noun Base | Meaning | Noun + an | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| darat | land | daratan | mainland |
| gambar | picture | gambaran | description |
| pasar | market | pasaran | market |
| keluh | sigh, groan | keluhan | complain |
| hari | day | harian | daily |
| minggu | week | mingguan | weekly |
| bulan | month | bulanan | monthly |
| tahun | year | tahunan | yearly |