This is the 5th most frequent Malay word.
berkata
"To say" or "to speak."
The word 'berkata' is used as a verb to express saying or mentioning something explicitly.
Dia berkata bahawa dia suka membaca buku cerita.
She said that she likes reading storybooks.
The word 'berkata' here signifies communication or the act of expressing joy or satisfaction.
Murid-murid berkata mereka gembira dengan keputusan peperiksaan.
The students said that they are happy with their exam results.
In this example, 'berkata' conveys a polite request to speak or convey a message to someone.