This is the 964th most frequent Malay word.
saluran
"Saluran" means "channel" or "conduit" in English.
Here, 'saluran' refers to a physical channel or conduit for conveying water.
Saluran air itu tersumbat kerana daun-daun kering.
The water channel is clogged because of dry leaves.
In this sentence, 'saluran' is used to mean a medium of communication, specifically a television channel.
Kita boleh menggunakan saluran televisyen ini untuk menyiarkan iklan.
We can use this television channel to broadcast the advertisements.
In this context, 'saluran' is part of the verb 'menyalurkan,' which means to direct or distribute, emphasizing the act of making something move towards a destination.