This is the 39th most frequent Malay word.
negeri
"Negeri" in Malay means "state" or "country."
The word 'negeri' is used to mean 'state,' as a geographic or political subdivision within a country.
Negara ini mempunyai lima belas negeri.
This country has fifteen states.
Here, 'negeri' conveys the meaning of one's home state or region of origin.
Dia rindu untuk pulang ke negeri kelahirannya.
He misses returning to his birthplace state.
In this context, 'negeri' specifies a particular state where the person is recognized, emphasizing locality.