This is the 13903rd most frequent Korean word.
말라지는
"말라지는" means "drying" or "becoming dry."
The word "말라지는" is used to describe a process of becoming dry, here implying a shift in weather or atmosphere condition.
하늘이 말라지는 것 같다.
The sky seems to be drying up.
"말라지는" reflects the ongoing process of becoming dry due to external conditions, like absence of water for the plant.
식물이 물이 없어서 말라지는 상황이에요.
The plant is in a situation where it is drying up due to lack of water.
"말라지는" indicates a state of drying, associated here with seasonal change causing the leaves to lose moisture.