This is the 252nd most frequent Malay word.
tapi
"But"
Here, 'tapi' is used as a conjunction to introduce a contrast or difference between two ideas in the sentence.
Saya ingin pergi ke taman, tapi hari hujan.
I want to go to the park, but it is raining.
In this sentence, 'tapi' is used at the beginning to prompt a suggestion or idea that contrasts with the previous statement.
Tapi, bagaimana kalau kita pergi esok?
But, how about we go tomorrow?
'Tapi' acts as a contrasting conjunction to highlight a differing intention or situation affecting the speaker's action.