This is the 335th most frequent Malay word.
bukannya
"Bukannya" means "it's not that" or "not" used to indicate contrast or clarification.
Used to negate a misunderstanding or explain a situation by presenting a justification or alternative reason.
Bukannya saya tidak mahu membantu, tetapi saya sibuk sekarang.
It's not that I don't want to help, but I'm busy right now.
Emphasizes the actual purpose or intention compared to a different assumed one.
Saya datang ke sini bukannya untuk berseronok tetapi untuk belajar.
I came here not to have fun but to study.
Clarifies an incorrect assumption by stating an alternative explanation for a situation.