This is the 207th most frequent Malay word.
hukuman
Punishment.
In this sentence, 'hukuman' is used to refer to a punitive action imposed as a consequence of breaking rules.
Hukuman itu diberikan kepada pelajar yang melanggar peraturan sekolah.
The punishment was given to the student who violated the school rules.
Here, 'hukuman' describes a judicial penalty assigned following a legal judgment.
Hakim menjatuhkan hukuman penjara selama lima tahun kepada pesalah.
The judge sentenced the offender to five years of imprisonment.
In this context, 'hukuman' signifies a disciplinary measure intended to correct behavior.