No. 569 in Malay

benar

True; correct.

In a sentence

Kenyataan itu benar.
That statement is true.
Here, 'benar' means 'true' or 'correct', agreeing with the factual nature of the statement.
Adakah ini benar berlaku?
Did this really happen?
In this sentence, 'benar' emphasizes the reality or truth of the occurrence, adding an intensifying adverbial function.
Dia seorang yang benar.
He is a truthful person.
In this context, 'benar' implies a characteristic of truthfulness or honesty in a person's nature.

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