This is the 849th most frequent Malay word.
cermin
Mirror.
In this sentence, 'cermin' refers to a physical mirror.
Ali melihat dirinya dalam cermin.
Ali sees himself in the mirror.
Here, 'cermin' is used metaphorically to mean reflection or representation.
Kisah itu menjadi cermin kepada situasi masyarakat kini.
The story becomes a reflection of the current societal situation.
In this usage, 'cermin' symbolizes a tool for self-evaluation or self-improvement.