This is the 774th most frequent Malay word.
kepala
Head.
In this sentence, 'kepala' refers to the physical body part, specifically the head.
Kepala saya sakit selepas bekerja seharian.
My head hurts after working all day.
In this context, 'kepala' describes the upper part or tip of an object, in this case, the house.
Kepala rumah itu berbentuk segi tiga.
The top of the house is triangular in shape.
Here, 'kepala' is used metaphorically to mean the leader or person in charge.