This is the 34th most frequent Malay word.
raya
"Raya" means "grand," "great," "celebration," or "festive."
In this sentence, 'Raya' refers to the festive period associated with Hari Raya celebrations, a significant cultural event.
Kami akan pulang ke kampung untuk menyambut Hari Raya.
We will return to the village to celebrate Hari Raya.
Here, 'raya' is used in the term 'jalan raya,' which means 'highway,' indicating a main road.
Jalan raya sangat sibuk pada waktu pagi.
The highway is very busy in the morning.
In this context, 'raya' is used metaphorically to signify something immense or significant, describing 'a major star'.