This is the 165th most frequent Malay word.
tadi
"Earlier" or "just now."
The word 'tadi' indicates an action that occurred in the recent past.
Saya sudah makan tadi.
I already ate earlier.
The word 'tadi' is used to describe a temporary state in the recent past.
Dia nampak letih tadi tetapi sekarang dia kelihatan segar.
He looked tired earlier but now he seems refreshed.
The word 'tadi' specifies that the event occurred a short while ago.