Wira itu kebal.

In Malay, a present-tense to be verb is often left out.

So where English says:

• The hero is invulnerable

Malay can simply say:

• Wira itu kebal

This is very normal when a subject is followed by an adjective or a description. Malay does not need a separate word for is here.

Itu literally means that, but after a noun it often works a lot like the in English.

So:

• wira itu = that hero or the hero

In many sentences, noun + itu makes the noun specific/definite. That is why wira itu is understood as a particular hero, not just any hero.

In Malay, demonstratives like ini and itu usually come after the noun.

So the normal pattern is:

• wira ini = this hero
• wira itu = that hero

This is different from English, where this and that come before the noun.

Here, kebal is functioning as an adjective.

It describes the hero’s state or quality: being invulnerable, immune to injury, or not easily harmed, often especially by weapons.

So the structure is:

• Wira itu = the hero
• kebal = invulnerable

Together: The hero is invulnerable.

Usually kebal has a strong sense of being physically immune or hard to harm, especially in stories, legends, martial arts, or supernatural contexts.

For example, it can suggest someone is:

• immune to blades
• immune to bullets
• magically protected

It can sometimes be used more figuratively too, depending on context, but its most common feel is stronger than plain English strong or tough. It suggests cannot be hurt easily.

Yes, wira can have a heroic, warrior-like sense depending on context.

In modern usage, it often means:

• hero
• champion
• sometimes a noble or brave warrior-like figure

So the exact English word depends on the situation. In a myth or action story, it may feel closer to heroic warrior. In a general context, hero is usually the safest choice.

That would sound unnatural in standard Malay.

Adalah is generally not used before adjectives like kebal.

More natural is simply:

• Wira itu kebal

Malay often leaves out the copula in sentences like this.

A useful rule for learners:

• with an adjective, just say subject + adjective
• no extra is word is needed

Usually no. That sounds odd because seorang and itu do not normally go together that way.

• seorang wira = a hero
• wira itu = the hero / that hero

So you normally choose one idea:

• Seorang wira kebal. = A hero is invulnerable.
• Wira itu kebal. = The hero is invulnerable.

Using both together usually clashes, because seorang makes it indefinite, while itu makes it definite.

The pattern is:

• Subject: Wira itu
• Predicate/adjective: kebal

So Malay here follows a simple order similar to English:

• The hero
  • invulnerable

The main difference is that Malay does not insert is.

A simple learner-friendly pronunciation is:

• Wira ≈ wee-rah
• itu ≈ ee-too
• kebal ≈ kuh-bahl

A rough full pronunciation:

• wee-rah ee-too kuh-bahl

A few tips:

• r is usually lightly rolled or tapped
• vowels are generally pronounced clearly
• Malay spelling is fairly regular, so pronunciation is often more predictable than English

Yes, but it changes the meaning slightly.

• Wira itu kebal = the/that hero is invulnerable
• Wira kebal = an invulnerable hero or heroes are invulnerable, depending on context

Without itu, the noun becomes less specifically tied to one particular hero. So in your sentence, itu helps point to a known or specific hero.