This is the 624th most frequent Malay word.
lemak
"Lemak" in Malay refers to "fat" (as in dietary fat) or "rich, creamy" in food context.
In this sentence, 'lemak' refers to the taste and quality of fat or a fatty texture in food.
Makanan ini sangat kaya dengan rasa lemak yang memuaskan.
This food is very rich in a satisfying fatty taste.
Here, 'berlemak' describes food that contains significant fat content.
Tidak elok makan terlalu banyak makanan berlemak untuk kesihatan.
It is not advisable to eat too much fatty food for health.
In this context, 'nasi lemak' is a traditional Malay dish where 'lemak' denotes the rich coconut milk used in its preparation.