kita

This is the 63rd most frequent Malay word.


kita

"We" or "us" (inclusive of the speaker and the listener).


Here, 'kita' is used inclusively to refer to both the speaker and the listeners, emphasizing collaboration.

Kita perlu bekerjasama untuk mencapai kejayaan.

We need to work together to achieve success.


In this sentence, 'kita' again refers inclusively to a group including the speaker, indicating a general condition for collective success.

Jika kita rajin, kita akan berjaya.

If we are diligent, we will succeed.


Here, 'kita' functions as the object of the sentence and refers to the speaker and another person(s), excluding the listener.

Ayah selalu berkata kepada kita bahawa rajin itu penting.

Father always told us that diligence is important.