This is the 973rd most frequent Malay word.
beberapa
"Beberapa" means "several" or "a few" in English.
Here, "beberapa" is used to indicate an unspecified small number of books required for the task.
Saya memerlukan beberapa buku untuk kajian ini.
I need several books for this study.
Here, "beberapa" is used to specify an undefined yet limited number of places he has visited, emphasizing their variety or interest.
Dia pernah ke beberapa tempat menarik di Malaysia.
He has visited a few interesting places in Malaysia.
Here, "beberapa" is used to signal that there are certain issues associated with the plan without stating how many.