This is the 146th most frequent Malay word.
belum
"Not yet."
In this sentence, 'belum' is used to indicate that the action (eating dinner) has not occurred yet but might occur in the future.
Saya belum makan malam.
I have not eaten dinner yet.
Here, 'belum' suggests that the expected action (arriving) has not happened yet, implying a sense of awaiting or expectation.
Mereka belum tiba di sini.
They have not arrived here yet.
In this question, 'belum' is used to inquire if the person has not completed the action (working) yet, reflecting a specific point of progression or timeline.