This is the 821st most frequent Malay word.
menaiki
"To board" or "to ride."
In this sentence, 'menaiki' is used to mean 'board' or 'enter' a vehicle, indicating traveling by bus.
Ali menaiki bas untuk pergi ke sekolah.
Ali boards the bus to go to school.
Here, 'menaiki' refers to the action of ascending or climbing, in this case, stairs.
Siti menaiki tangga untuk sampai ke tingkat dua.
Siti climbs the stairs to reach the second floor.
In this context, 'menaiki' conveys getting onto a boat to travel or explore via water.