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Malay frequency list

No. 44 in Malay

dapat

"Obtain," "get," or "able to."

In a sentence

  • Saya dapat melihat bintang di langit malam.

    I can see the stars in the night sky.

    Here, 'dapat' indicates the ability or possibility of performing an action.

  • Dia sangat gembira kerana dapat hadiah daripada kawannya.

    She is very happy because she received a gift from her friend.

    In this context, 'dapat' means 'to receive' or 'to gain something as a result.'

  • Kita dapat menyelesaikan masalah ini jika bekerja bersama.

    We can solve this problem if we work together.

    Here, 'dapat' is used to suggest the potential or likelihood of achieving something.

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