This is the 681st most frequent Malay word.
duduk
Sit.
The word 'duduk' ('sitting') here conveys a physical action of sitting down on a chair.
Dia duduk di atas kerusi.
He is sitting on the chair.
In this context, 'duduk' ('resided') means to live or inhabit in a specific place.
Mereka duduk di kawasan itu selama bertahun-tahun.
They resided in that area for years.
The word 'duduk' ('sit') is used as polite instruction or request to take a seat in a formal or respectful way.