kereta

This is the 134th most frequent Malay word.


kereta

Car.


In this sentence, 'kereta' is used to refer to a vehicle, specifically a car, as the mode of transportation.

Saya memandu kereta ke pasar.

I drive the car to the market.


Here, 'kereta' is part of the compound word 'kereta api', which means train, further specifying it as a form of locomotive transport.

Kereta api bergerak dengan laju.

The train moves quickly.


In this context, 'kereta' is used to describe a miniature or toy representation of a car, emphasizing its model or shape.

Dia membeli mainan berbentuk kereta kecil.

He bought a small car-shaped toy.