Malay · Food & Drink
Fruit
Sweet plant foods; durian is the controversial king of fruits.
Durian ialah raja buah.
The durian is the king of fruits.
'Buah' originates from the Proto-Malayic word for 'fruit', highlighting its longstanding importance in the region's diverse agriculture.
'Buah' is used in both formal and informal contexts, frequently seen in conversations about food and nutrition as well as in written texts.
Cited in traditional tales and proverbs, often symbolizing fertility and abundance.