penyakit

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.

Dalam cerita rakyat, penyakit itu dianggap sebagai kutukan.

In folklore, the illness is considered a curse.