This is the 142nd most frequent Malay word.
jadi
"Jadi" means "become," "happen," or "so" in English, depending on context.
The word 'jadi' is used as a verb meaning 'to become' to indicate a profession or state someone aspires to achieve.
Saya ingin jadi doktor suatu hari nanti.
I want to become a doctor someday.
Here 'jadi' serves as a conjunction meaning 'so' to connect a reasoning or conclusion with a subsequent action or inquiry.
Jadi, apa yang kita akan lakukan sekarang?
So, what are we going to do now?
In this context, 'jadi' is utilized as a verb indicating a result or outcome of a situation, synonymous with 'to turn out' or 'to happen'.