This is the 603rd most frequent Malay word.
pintu
Door.
In this context, 'pintu' refers to a physical door that allows access to a room.
Saya membuka pintu untuk masuk ke dalam bilik.
I opened the door to enter the room.
Here, 'pintu' is used metaphorically to mean 'gateway' or 'means of access' to something abstract.
Dia adalah pintu kepada peluang yang lebih besar.
He is the door to greater opportunities.
In this sentence, 'pintu' is combined with 'gerbang' to refer to a large ornamental entrance or arch.