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Malay frequency list

No. 581 in Malay

sakit

"Sakit" means "sick" or "pain" in English.

In a sentence

  • Saya berasa sakit kepala sejak pagi.

    I have been feeling a headache since the morning.

    Here, 'sakit' denotes the physical feeling of pain, specifically a headache.

  • Dia tidak hadir ke sekolah kerana dia sakit.

    He did not attend school because he is ill.

    In this example, 'sakit' is used to describe a state of being unwell or sick.

  • Hati saya sakit apabila mengingati peristiwa itu.

    My heart hurts when I recall that event.

    Here, 'sakit' reflects emotional pain, indicating an abstract and figurative usage.

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