This is the 569th most frequent Malay word.
benar
True; correct.
Here, 'benar' means 'true' or 'correct', agreeing with the factual nature of the statement.
Kenyataan itu benar.
That statement is true.
In this sentence, 'benar' emphasizes the reality or truth of the occurrence, adding an intensifying adverbial function.
Adakah ini benar berlaku?
Did this really happen?
In this context, 'benar' implies a characteristic of truthfulness or honesty in a person's nature.