This is the 835th most frequent Malay word.
anak
Child.
Here, 'anak' refers to a child or offspring, used as a common noun.
Anak itu sedang bermain di taman.
The child is playing in the park.
In this sentence, 'anak' is used to indicate one's children or the speaker's offspring.
Saya mempunyai tiga orang anak.
I have three children.
Here, 'anak' metaphorically describes young trees or saplings, illustrating the broadened usage of the word.