This is the 641st most frequent Malay word.
kong
The Malay word "kong" typically means "talk" or "speak."
Here, 'kong' is used as part of a compound to suggest consolidation or accumulating authority (as seen in 'kongkuasa', combining 'kong' and 'kuasa', meaning 'power').
Raja itu dikenali kerana mengong kongkuasa yang besar.
The king is known for consolidating significant power.
In this sentence, 'kong' is a short form referencing a popular traditional game among children, possibly 'konda kondi'.
Dia sering bermain 'kong' pada waktu rehat.
He often plays 'kong' during breaks.
In this context, 'kong' refers to a genre or style of video games characterized by platform-based games like 'Donkey Kong'.