This is the 319th most frequent Malay word.
sebenarnya
"Actually" or "in fact."
In this sentence, "sebenarnya" is used to introduce a truth or something that is contrary to initial assumptions.
Sebenarnya, saya ingin belajar bermain piano.
Actually, I want to learn to play the piano.
Here, "sebenarnya" emphasizes that the reality differs from what might have been presumed.
Dia sebenarnya telah lama mengetahui berita itu.
Actually, he had known the news for a long time.
In this case, "sebenarnya" suggests a correction to a previously stated or believed notion.