tapi

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.

Kue ini enak sekali, tapi saya tidak boleh makan terlalu banyak.

This cake is very delicious, but I shouldn't eat too much.