suku

This is the 833rd most frequent Malay word.


suku

"Tribe," "quarter," or "ethnic group," depending on context.


Here, 'suku' refers to an ethnic tribe or community.

Saya tinggal di kawasan perumahan yang hanya diduduki oleh suku tertentu.

I live in a residential area that is only inhabited by a specific tribe.


In this context, 'suku' represents the fraction 'quarter', often used for referring time.

Kita akan bertemu selepas pukul tiga suku.

We will meet after a quarter past three.


'Suku' in this sentence is used to mean a distinct variation or part.

Hampir setiap hidangan tradisional mempunyai suku yang berbeza dalam cara masakannya.

Almost every traditional dish has its variations in the way it is cooked.