Malay · Culture & Society
buku
Book
Beginnernoun
Definition
Written pages bound together for reading.
Example
Saya sedang membaca buku yang bagus.
I am reading a good book.
Etymology
'Buku' comes from the Arabic 'كتاب' (kitāb), meaning 'book'. It has been integrated into Malay to describe written works.
How & Where It’s Used
'Buku' is used in various contexts, including education, literature, and everyday conversation, in both formal and informal registers.
Literary Heritage
Frequently appears in literature, as well as in phrases like 'buku sejarah' (history book) and 'buku panduan' (guidebook).