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Malay frequency list

No. 922 in Malay

selalu

Always.

In a sentence

  • Saya selalu bangun awal setiap pagi.

    I always wake up early every morning.

    In this sentence, 'selalu' means 'always' and refers to an action repeated on a consistent basis (waking up early every morning).

  • Dia selalu membawa payung, walaupun cuaca cerah.

    She/He always brings an umbrella, even when the weather is clear.

    Here, 'selalu' is used to indicate a habitual action ('bringing an umbrella') regardless of conditions (such as weather).

  • Saya selalu lupa nama orang yang baru saya jumpa.

    I always forget the names of people I've just met.

    In this context, 'selalu' conveys frequent occurrence of a particular behavior (forgetting names).

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