of

This is the 558th most frequent Malay word.


of

The Malay language does not have a direct equivalent for the English preposition "of." Its meaning is often conveyed through word order or the use of "yang" or "kepunyaan," depending on context.


Here 'dari' is used to indicate origin, equivalent to 'from' in English.

Dia adalah seorang pelajar perubatan yang berasal dari Malaysia.

She is a medical student who comes from Malaysia.


The context here is possession; 'milik' signifies ownership.

Buku ini milik abang saya.

This book belongs to my brother.


The context is descriptive, linking 'keadaan ekonomi' (economic condition) as a quality of 'negara' (the country).

Gambar itu menunjukkan keadaan ekonomi negara.

The picture illustrates the country's economic condition.