This is the 935th most frequent Malay word.
new
The Malay word for "new" is "baru." It means "recently created, discovered, or begun; not old."
The word 'baru' is used here as an adjective to describe the noun 'buku' (book).
Saya membeli buku baru semalam.
I bought a new book yesterday.
The word 'baru' is used here as an adverb indicating a recent action.
Saya baru sampai di pejabat.
I just arrived at the office.
The word 'baru' is used as an adjective describing the noun 'kilang' (factory).