pada

This is the 62nd most frequent Malay word.

pada

"Pada" in Malay means "at," "on," "to," or "in," depending on the context.

In this sentence, 'pada' is used to specify time.

Saya pergi ke sekolah pada pukul 8 pagi.

I go to school at 8 a.m.

Here, 'pada' is used to indicate location or medium.

Tumbuhan itu tumbuh subur pada tanah yang subur.

The plant grows well on fertile soil.

In this context, 'pada' is used to denote the recipient of an action.

Beliau memberi sokongan penuh pada pelajar-pelajarnya.

He gives full support to his students.