This is the 131st most frequent Malay word.
kali
"Time(s)" or "river," depending on context.
Here, "kali" is used to signify a specific occurrence or instance, meaning 'time' as in 'this time'.
Kali ini, kita akan cuba resipi baru.
This time, we'll try a new recipe.
In this context, "kali" refers to a physical stream or small river.
Ada banyak ikan di kali tersebut.
There are many fish in that stream.
In this sentence, "kali" is used to refer to 'time' or 'instance' in the phrase "setiap kali," which translates to 'every time' or 'whenever'.