This is the 962nd most frequent Indonesian word.
sayang
"Sayang" means "dear," "love," or "affection," and can also mean "unfortunate" depending on the context.
In this sentence, 'sayang' is used to express love or deep affection, commonly used for close family or friends.
Aku sayang keluargaku.
I love my family.
Here, 'sayang' conveys a sense of regret or pity for something that could have been better.
Sayang sekali dia tidak bisa datang ke acara tersebut.
It's a pity that he couldn't attend the event.
In this usage, 'sayang' acts as a term of endearment, equivalent to 'darling' or 'dear' in English.