What does Mal mean in English?

"Mal" in English doesn't have a standalone meaning on its own. It's usually part of a larger word or phrase, often indicating something negative or harmful.

Here are some examples:

* Malice: Intention to do harm

* Malnourished: Suffering from lack of proper nutrition

* Malfunction: Failure to operate properly

* Malpractice: Negligence by a professional

* Malignant: Harmful and tending to spread

* Maladjusted: Poorly adapted to social norms

Origin:

The word "mal" comes from Old French and ultimately from Latin, where it means "bad" or "evil."