This is the 611th most frequent Malay word.
pasir
Sand.
The word 'pasir' here refers to sand as a natural substance found on beaches or deserts.
Pasir di pantai itu sangat lembut.
The sand on that beach is very soft.
'Pasir' is used to describe sand as an obstructive material causing a situation.
Kereta itu terperangkap dalam pasir.
The car got stuck in the sand.
Here, 'pasir' represents the sand that children usually use for playing or building structures.