This is the 936th most frequent Malay word.
petaling
"Petaling" refers to the act of selling or trading.
Here, 'petaling' is used as a verb meaning to sway or veer.
Daun itu petaling seakan-akan mahu gugur.
The leaf is veering as if about to fall.
In this sentence, 'Petaling' is a proper noun referring to a geographical location.
Kawasan ini adalah daerah Petaling yang terkenal.
This area is the well-known Petaling district.
In this context, 'petaling' is used as an adjective to describe something that is tilting slightly.