No. 584 in Indonesian
malang
"Malang" in English means "unfortunate" or "unlucky."
In a sentence
Aku merasa malang karena kehilangan barang berharga.
I feel unfortunate because I lost a valuable item.
Here, 'malang' is used to describe a feeling of being unlucky or in a difficult situation.
Kota Malang terkenal dengan wisata alamnya.
Malang city is famous for its natural attractions.
In this context, 'Malang' is a proper noun, referring to a city in Indonesia.
Nasibnya sungguh malang karena ia kehilangan pekerjaannya.
His fate is truly unfortunate as he lost his job.
Here again, 'malang' is used adjectivally to indicate misfortune or hardship.
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