This is the 288th most frequent Malay word.
tengah
"Middle" or "in the process of."
In this sentence, 'sedang' (a synonym of 'tengah') emphasizes the ongoing action of reading in the present.
Saya sedang membaca buku di ruang tamu.
I am reading a book in the living room.
Here, 'tengah' denotes a physical position, specifically the center of the table.
Buku itu terdapat di tengah meja.
The book is located in the middle of the table.
In this instance, 'tengah' indicates a specific time within a period, signifying 'midnight.'