This is the 76th most frequent Malay word.
kuala
The Malay word "kuala" means "river mouth."
'Kuala' here refers to the geographical feature of 'confluence' within the place name of Kuala Lumpur, meaning 'muddy confluence'.
Saya mengunjungi Kuala Lumpur semalam.
I visited Kuala Lumpur yesterday.
'Kuala' in this context means the 'estuary,' referring to the mouth or opening of the river.
Kuala sungai itu sangat indah dan sesuai untuk berkelah.
The estuary of that river is very beautiful and suitable for picnicking.
Here, 'kuala' signifies the point where the lake meets another body of water, emphasizing its role as a geographical term.