This is the 394th most frequent Malay word.
sukar
Difficult.
Expresses difficulty in completing a task, in this case, climbing a mountain.
Mendaki gunung itu sangat sukar.
Climbing that mountain is very difficult.
Highlights the complexity or challenge in providing a response.
Memberi jawapan kepada soalan itu adalah perkara yang sukar.
Providing an answer to that question is something difficult.
Indicates a situation becoming less favorable or repairable.