Malay dictionary

barulah

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Only then; used to emphasize that an action or state occurs only after a prerequisite condition is met.

Meanings

1
Only then; used to emphasize that an action or state occurs only after a prerequisite condition is met.
2
Finally; used to express relief or the result of a long-awaited process.

baru+barulah

Root baru: new

Selepas menyiapkan kerja sekolah, barulah Ali dibenarkan bermain bola.
After finishing his homework, only then was Ali allowed to play football.
Kamu mesti habiskan makanan dahulu, barulah boleh makan pencuci mulut.
You must finish your food first, only then can you eat dessert.
Selepas berjam-jam mencari, barulah saya jumpa kunci rumah saya.
After searching for hours, finally I found my house keys.
Selepas ubat itu berkesan, barulah dia dapat tidur dengan nyenyak.
After the medicine took effect, finally he could sleep soundly.
Setelah berbulan-bulan berlatih, barulah pasukan kami memenangi perlawanan itu.
After months of practicing, finally our team won the match.
Setelah sejam menunggu bas, barulah nampak kelibatnya.
After waiting an hour for the bus, it finally appeared.

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