derita
Derita is a noun in Malay and Indonesian meaning suffering, hardship, or misery. The word is used to describe physical, emotional, social, or existential distress. It appears in everyday speech as well as literature and journalism and is often contrasted with words for comfort or relief. The related verb menderita means to suffer; the noun derita denotes the state of suffering. The form penderitaan is another common noun for suffering, generally considered more formal or emphatic.
The term can appear in phrases such as derita hidup (the suffering of life), derita batin (emotional
In modern usage, derita is often part of discussions of social issues, poverty, and humanitarian concerns, as