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Malay frequency list

No. 415 in Malay

buku

Book.

In a sentence

  • Saya membaca buku cerita setiap malam.

    I read a storybook every night.

    In this sentence, 'buku' refers to a physical object, a 'book', specifically a storybook.

  • Dia menyimpan buku catatan di dalam begnya.

    She keeps a notebook in her bag.

    Here, 'buku' signifies a 'notebook', showing its usage as a term for various books used for documentation or writings.

  • Buku itu sudah lama tidak dicetak lagi.

    That book has not been printed anymore for a long time.

    This usage of 'buku' points to a specific kind of book, likely one of special mention or note.

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