This is the 419th most frequent Malay word.
kapal
Ship.
In this sentence, 'kapal' refers to a large watercraft designed for transportation on the sea.
Kapal itu sedang belayar di lautan.
The ship is sailing in the ocean.
Here, 'kapal' denotes a small, model representation of a ship, emphasizing its use as a concept or prototype for learning or play.
Budak itu membuat kapal mainan daripada kayu.
The child made a toy ship out of wood.
In this context, 'kapal' is part of a compound word 'kapal terbang', which means airplane, extending the base meaning of 'kapal' to denote aerial vehicles.