Malay Word of the Day
buku
/BU-ku/ • noun — 5th of Mar, 2026
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Meaning: book
Examples
- Saya suka membaca buku.
(I love reading books.) - Dia membeli buku baru.
(He bought a new book.) - Buku itu sangat menarik.
(That book is very interesting.)
Synonyms
- kitab
- bacaan
Used commonly in both spoken and written Malay. Refers to physical books as well as written works in general.
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