This is the 414th most frequent Indonesian word.
penyakit
Disease.
Here, 'penyakit' means 'illness' referring to a medical condition.
Dia sedang menghadapi penyakit yang serius.
He is facing a serious illness.
In this context, 'penyakit' metaphorically refers to a persistent issue or bad habit.
Kebiasaan buruknya sudah menjadi penyakit yang sulit dihilangkan.
His bad habit has become a difficulty that is hard to get rid of.
Here, 'penyakit' is utilized in a traditional or cultural belief context.