This is the 18th most frequent Indonesian word.
bahwa
"Bahwa" means "that" (used to introduce a clause).
In this sentence, 'bahwa' introduces a subordinate clause, serving as a conjunction to connect the knowledge to the content of the knowledge.
Saya tahu bahwa dia akan datang.
I know that he will come.
Here, 'bahwa' is used to introduce the belief or statement being communicated, emphasizing the idea being expressed.
Mereka percaya bahwa kejujuran adalah hal yang penting.
They believe that honesty is important.
In this context, 'bahwa' links the act of hearing with the specific information heard, functioning as a marker for reported speech or thought.