kedua

This is the 167th most frequent Malay word.


kedua

"Second" or "both."


In this sentence, 'kedua-duanya' is used to refer collectively to both individuals mentioned earlier.

Saya mempunyai dua saudara lelaki, dan kedua-duanya bekerja sebagai jurutera.

I have two brothers, and both of them work as engineers.


Here, 'kedua' refers specifically to the second item in a sequence.

Dia telah selesai membaca buku pertama, tetapi belum memulakan buku kedua.

She has finished reading the first book, but has not started the second book.


In this context, 'kedua-dua' refers collectively to two groups that are mentioned.

Cikgu menghargai usaha kedua-dua kumpulan itu dalam projek ini.

The teacher appreciates the efforts of both groups in this project.