This is the 819th most frequent Malay word.
laku
"Saleable," "in demand," or "acceptable."
In this sentence, 'laku' is used to indicate that the items are popular or are being purchased by others. It describes the condition of items being in demand.
Penjual itu sangat gembira kerana barang jualannya laku.
The seller is very happy because his items are selling well.
Here, 'laku' signifies that the tickets are being purchased rapidly, giving a sense of urgency.
Dia harus cepat-cepat kerana tiket untuk konsert itu sangat laku.
He has to hurry because the tickets for the concert are selling out quickly.
In this context, 'laku' is utilized to describe the low popularity or desirability of the cake during the event.