This is the 322nd most frequent Malay word.
akhir
"End" or "final."
The word 'akhir' here means 'end', referring to the conclusion of a time period (week).
Ini adalah akhir minggu yang dinantikan.
This is the end of the week that was awaited.
The word 'akhirnya' is derived from 'akhir' and means 'finally', indicating a conclusion or result of an ongoing event.
Akhirnya, kejayaan diperoleh selepas usaha keras.
Finally, success was achieved after hard work.
The word 'akhir' is used as an adjective to describe the 'stage' as the 'last' or 'final' one.