No. 96 in Malay
harga
Price.
In a sentence
Harga barang semakin meningkat setiap tahun.
The price of goods increases every year.
In this sentence, the word 'harga' refers to the monetary cost of goods or items, emphasizing the foregrounding in economic contexts.
Kejayaan seseorang tidak boleh diukur dengan harga kekayaan.
Someone's success cannot be measured by the price of wealth.
Here, 'harga' is used metaphorically to refer to the value or worth attached to an abstract concept, extending its typical monetary connotation.
Dia sanggup berkorban apa sahaja demi harga dirinya.
She is willing to sacrifice anything for her self-esteem.
Here, 'harga' forms part of the phrase 'harga diri', which directly translates to 'self-worth' or 'self-esteem', showing its idiomatic use.
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