Malay · Numbers & Time

satu

One

Beginnernumeral

Definition

The number one.

Example

Satu teh tarik, ya.

One teh tarik, please.

Etymology

'Satu' is a numeral meaning 'one' in Malay, and its roots can be traced back to Old Malay, which has influenced modern Malay numerals.

How & Where It’s Used

'Satu' is universally used in both spoken and written contexts, applicable in all registers across different regions of Malaysia and Indonesia.

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