Malay Word of the Day
buka
/BU-ka/ • verb — 31st of May, 2026
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Meaning: to open; to turn on or start (something), or to become open
Examples
- Sila buka pintu.
(Please open the door.) - Kedai itu akan buka pada sembilan pagi.
(The shop will open at nine in the morning.) - Dia suka buka buku sebelum tidur.
(He/She likes to open a book before sleeping.)
Synonyms
- membuka
- terbuka
Buka is a very common verb used for opening physical things (doors, windows, bottles), starting businesses or services (open a shop), or turning on devices/apps. It appears in set phrases like 'buka puasa' (to break the fast). The causative/active form is 'membuka' and the stative/adjective form is 'terbuka'.
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