This is the 503rd most frequent Malay word.
sampai
"Arrive" or "until."
The word 'sampai' is used as a conjunction meaning 'until'.
Saya akan tunggu di sini sampai awak datang.
I will wait here until you arrive.
The word 'sampai' is used as a verb meaning 'to arrive'.
Saya ingin sampai ke destinasi ini sebelum malam.
I want to arrive at this destination before night.
The word 'sampai' is used as a preposition meaning 'until' in the context of achieving a state.