Malay Word of the Day
buka
/BU-ka/ • verb — 22nd of Apr, 2026
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Meaning: to open; to start; to switch on (depending on context)
Examples
- Tolong buka pintu.
(Please open the door.) - Kedai itu akan buka pada pukul sembilan.
(The shop will open at nine o'clock.) - Selepas berpuasa seharian, kami buka puasa bersama keluarga.
(After fasting all day, we break the fast with the family.)
Synonyms
- membuka
- terbuka
Buka is a very common, versatile verb used for physically opening things (doors, books), starting activities or services (a shop opening), and in everyday phrases like 'buka puasa' (to break the fast). The formal or affixed form 'membuka' appears in written or formal speech, while 'terbuka' is used as an adjective meaning 'open'.
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