This is the 338th most frequent Malay word.
mula
"Start" or "begin."
The word 'mula' here means 'start' or 'initiate' when referring to beginning an action or discussion.
Dia mula berbincang tentang projek itu.
He/She starts discussing about the project.
In this sentence, 'mula' describes the initial moments or onset of an experience.
Saat mula berkenalan dengan dia sangat bermakna.
The moment of first getting to know him/her was very meaningful.
Here, 'mula' indicates the commencement or beginning of a process of understanding.