Malay · Travel & Places
bas
Bus
Beginnernoun
Definition
A large road vehicle; Indonesian spells it bus.
Example
Saya naik bas ke pejabat.
I take the bus to the office.
Etymology
'Bas' is borrowed from the English word 'bus', which was introduced to Malay speakers with the advent of modern public transportation. The term has since become entrenched in everyday usage.
How & Where It’s Used
'Bas' is widely used in both spoken and written Malay in informal and formal contexts, especially in urban areas with public transport systems.