selalu

This is the 922nd most frequent Malay word.


selalu

Always.


In this sentence, 'selalu' means 'always' and refers to an action repeated on a consistent basis (waking up early every morning).

Saya selalu bangun awal setiap pagi.

I always wake up early every morning.


Here, 'selalu' is used to indicate a habitual action ('bringing an umbrella') regardless of conditions (such as weather).

Dia selalu membawa payung, walaupun cuaca cerah.

She/He always brings an umbrella, even when the weather is clear.


In this context, 'selalu' conveys frequent occurrence of a particular behavior (forgetting names).

Saya selalu lupa nama orang yang baru saya jumpa.

I always forget the names of people I've just met.