This is the 459th most frequent Malay word.
membina
To build or construct.
The word 'membina' here means 'to build' in the context of constructing a physical structure.
Dia membina sebuah rumah di kampung.
He built a house in the village.
In this sentence, 'membina' is used in a metaphorical sense to mean fostering or developing something intangible, like confidence.
Kita perlu membina keyakinan dalam pasukan ini.
We need to build confidence in this team.
Here, 'membina' is employed to describe the action of establishing or cultivating relationships.