This is the 183rd most frequent Malay word.
gagal
Fail.
Here, 'gagal' is used to denote the failure to achieve a passing mark in an academic examination.
Dia gagal dalam peperiksaan akhir tahun.
He failed in his end-of-year exam.
In this context, 'gagal' refers to the non-fulfillment or unsuccessful completion of an endeavor or action.
Usaha syarikat itu untuk menyelesaikan projek tersebut telah gagal.
The company's effort to complete the project has failed.
The word 'gagal' is used here to represent the state of experiencing failure in attempts or efforts before a subsequent success.