This is the 773rd most frequent Malay word.
hitam
Black.
Describes the dark color of the night sky.
Langit malam itu sangat hitam tanpa bintang.
The sky that night was very black without stars.
Refers to coffee made without milk or cream, emphasizing its dark appearance.
Koko saya meminum kopi hitam setiap pagi.
My brother drinks black coffee every morning.
Illustrates the use of 'black' to metaphorically describe a gloomy or overcast sky.