No. 62 in Malay
pada
"Pada" in Malay means "at," "on," "to," or "in," depending on the context.
In a sentence
Saya pergi ke sekolah pada pukul 8 pagi.
I go to school at 8 a.m.
In this sentence, 'pada' is used to specify time.
Tumbuhan itu tumbuh subur pada tanah yang subur.
The plant grows well on fertile soil.
Here, 'pada' is used to indicate location or medium.
Beliau memberi sokongan penuh pada pelajar-pelajarnya.
He gives full support to his students.
In this context, 'pada' is used to denote the recipient of an action.
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