This is the 186th most frequent Malay word.
mata
Eye.
In this sentence, 'mata' means 'eye,' referring to the organ for vision.
Dia menutup mata dengan perlahan.
She closes her eyes slowly.
Here, 'mata' is used in 'mata air,’ which means 'spring of water,' indicating the source of a water body.
Mata air itu sangat jernih dan segar.
That spring water is very clear and fresh.
In this context, 'mata' in ‘mata pelajaran’ means 'subject,' used in the context of education.