buku

This is the 415th most frequent Malay word.


buku

Book.


In this sentence, 'buku' refers to a physical object, a 'book', specifically a storybook.

Saya membaca buku cerita setiap malam.

I read a storybook every night.


Here, 'buku' signifies a 'notebook', showing its usage as a term for various books used for documentation or writings.

Dia menyimpan buku catatan di dalam begnya.

She keeps a notebook in her bag.


This usage of 'buku' points to a specific kind of book, likely one of special mention or note.

Buku itu sudah lama tidak dicetak lagi.

That book has not been printed anymore for a long time.