No. 935 in Malay
new
The Malay word for "new" is "baru." It means "recently created, discovered, or begun; not old."
In a sentence
Saya membeli buku baru semalam.
I bought a new book yesterday.
The word 'baru' is used here as an adjective to describe the noun 'buku' (book).
Saya baru sampai di pejabat.
I just arrived at the office.
The word 'baru' is used here as an adverb indicating a recent action.
Mereka membuka kilang baru di kawasan itu.
They opened a new factory in that area.
The word 'baru' is used as an adjective describing the noun 'kilang' (factory).
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