This is the 311th most frequent Malay word.
kena
"Be subjected to," "get," or "must" depending on context.
The word "kena" here means "suits" or "aligns with" something, indicating suitability or compatibility in this context.
Makanan itu kena dengan selera saya.
The food suits my taste.
In this sentence, "kena" is used to indicate undergoing or experiencing something, often an undesirable event or punishment.
Dia kena denda kerana datang lewat.
He was fined because he arrived late.
Here, "kena" conveys an obligation or necessity to perform an action.