Malay Word of the Day
perlu
/PER-lu/ • adjective / modal verb — 11th of Jun, 2026
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Meaning: needed; necessary; to need (to do something)
Examples
- Saya perlu makan.
(I need to eat.) - Kita perlu fokus pada tujuan.
(We need to focus on the goal.) - Dokumen itu perlu ditandatangani.
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Synonyms
- harus
- wajib
Perlu expresses necessity or requirement. It can function like an adjective (necessary) or as a modal verb before another verb (I need to ...). In Malay you usually place the main verb directly after perlu (e.g., "Saya perlu makan"). 'Harus' and 'wajib' are possible synonyms but are stronger or more formal: 'wajib' implies obligation.
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