This is the 700th most frequent Malay word.
tekanan
"Tekanan" means "pressure" or "stress" in English.
In this sentence, 'tekanan' refers to the figurative emotional or mental stress experienced in a context, such as at work.
Saya merasa banyak tekanan di tempat kerja.
I feel a lot of pressure at work.
Here, 'tekanan' describes the physical pressure that is a measurable force used in machinery or mechanics.
Mesin ini menggunakan tekanan tinggi untuk menghasilkan tenaga.
This machine uses high pressure to generate power.
In this context, 'tekanan' means emphasis or stress applied to make a point in communication or argumentation.