This is the 561st most frequent Malay word.
penyakit
Disease.
In this sentence, 'penyakit' is used as a general noun referring to ailments or diseases.
Penyakit seperti demam dan batuk sering berlaku semasa musim hujan.
Diseases like fever and cough often occur during the rainy season.
Here, 'penyakit' specifies a particular health condition, namely heart disease.
Dia sedang menjalani rawatan untuk penyakit jantungnya.
He is undergoing treatment for his heart disease.
In this instance, 'penyakit' is used metaphorically to describe a negative trait or condition impacting the mind or character.