This is the 175th most frequent Malay word.
kematian
Death.
'Kematian' refers to 'the act of dying' or 'death', describing the passing of an individual.
Kematian seseorang yang disayangi amat menyedihkan.
The death of a loved one is very sorrowful.
'Kematian' in this context refers to 'death rates' or the frequency of occurrences of deaths.
Peningkatan kadar kematian akibat wabak menjadi isu global.
The increase in death rates due to the pandemic has become a global issue.
'Kematian' here denotes a specific instance of a death occurring, focusing on the unexpected nature.