This is the 91st most frequent Indonesian word.
mengalami
To experience.
The word 'mengalami' is used here to mean 'to experience' or 'go through' an event or situation.
Saya mengalami kejadian yang sangat aneh tadi malam.
I experienced a very strange event last night.
In this context, 'mengalami' is used to mean 'undergo' or 'experience' changes or transformations.
Kota ini mengalami perubahan besar dalam beberapa tahun terakhir.
This city has undergone significant changes in recent years.
Here, 'mengalami' is applied to describe experiencing a condition, such as an illness or state.