Harus
Harus is a word in Indonesian and Malay meaning "must" or "have to." It expresses obligation or necessity and functions as a modal-like element preceding a verb phrase. In standard Indonesian, the verb following harus is not conjugated; e.g., "Kamu harus belajar," "Kita harus makan sekarang." The negation is formed with "tidak harus" to indicate something is not required, though "tidak perlu" is also common; questions use "Apa yang harus kita lakukan?" and "Apa yang harus dilakukan?"
Etymology and usage context: The term is native to Indonesian and Malay, widely used across these languages;
Usage notes: In everyday language, harus can express necessity due to rules, laws, or personal judgments. The