This is the 993rd most frequent Malay word.
berani
Brave; courageous.
The word 'berani' is used here to denote the quality of bravery or courage exhibited by the child.
Anak itu sangat berani berbual dengan orang asing.
That child is very brave to converse with strangers.
In this sentence, 'berani' implies willingness and determination to take action despite uncertainty or potential discomfort.
Dia berani mencuba makanan baru walaupun tidak tahu rasanya.
She dares to try new food even though she doesn't know its taste.
Here, 'berani' conveys the sense of bravery required to confront difficult situations with resilience.