This is the 383rd most frequent Malay word.
tiba
"Arrive" or "reach."
In this sentence, 'tiba' is used as a verb meaning 'to arrive', indicating the physical arrival at a place.
Kereta api akhirnya tiba di stesen pada waktu petang.
The train finally arrived at the station in the evening.
Here, 'tiba' is used metaphorically to mean 'to reach' or 'to come to', as in reaching a decision or conclusion.
Setelah berbincang panjang, mereka tiba pada satu kata putus.
After a long discussion, they reached a conclusion.
Again, 'tiba' functions as a verb for arrival, but it is used in a context expressing personal experience or emotion regarding the arrival.