Where does “benar” come from?
benar (Malay) comes from Proto-Malayo-Polynesian bənər — right, correct.
benar (Malay): really; truly; very. (Used to emphasize an adjective)
Definitions
- really; truly; very. (Used to emphasize an adjective)
Ancestry of “benar”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Proto-Malayo-Polynesian | bənər | right, correct |