No. 773 in Malay
hitam
Black.
In a sentence
Langit malam itu sangat hitam tanpa bintang.
The sky that night was very black without stars.
Describes the dark color of the night sky.
Koko saya meminum kopi hitam setiap pagi.
My brother drinks black coffee every morning.
Refers to coffee made without milk or cream, emphasizing its dark appearance.
Langit tidak selalu hitam ketika hujan.
The sky is not always black when it rains.
Illustrates the use of 'black' to metaphorically describe a gloomy or overcast sky.
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