No. 414 in Indonesian
penyakit
Disease.
In a sentence
Dia sedang menghadapi penyakit yang serius.
He is facing a serious illness.
Here, 'penyakit' means 'illness' referring to a medical condition.
Kebiasaan buruknya sudah menjadi penyakit yang sulit dihilangkan.
His bad habit has become a difficulty that is hard to get rid of.
In this context, 'penyakit' metaphorically refers to a persistent issue or bad habit.
Dalam cerita rakyat, penyakit itu dianggap sebagai kutukan.
In folklore, the illness is considered a curse.
Here, 'penyakit' is utilized in a traditional or cultural belief context.
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