This is the 44th most frequent Malay word.
dapat
"Obtain," "get," or "able to."
Here, 'dapat' indicates the ability or possibility of performing an action.
Saya dapat melihat bintang di langit malam.
I can see the stars in the night sky.
In this context, 'dapat' means 'to receive' or 'to gain something as a result.'
Dia sangat gembira kerana dapat hadiah daripada kawannya.
She is very happy because she received a gift from her friend.
Here, 'dapat' is used to suggest the potential or likelihood of achieving something.