Malay dictionary

dahulu

rank #531

formerly; previously; before

Meanings

  1. 1
    ancient; olden; past
  2. 2
    formerly; previously; before
  3. 3
    first; earlier; earlier on

Examples

  • Saya dahulu tinggal di Johor.

    I formerly lived in Johor.

  • Pergi ke kaunter itu dahulu.

    Go to that counter first.

  • Saya dahulu bekerja di sebuah bank.

    I formerly worked at a bank.

  • Tolong letakkan kotak itu di rak dahulu.

    Please put that box on the earlier shelf.

  • Dia pernah tinggal di Singapura dahulu.

    He once lived in Singapore previously.

  • Dia tinggal di kampung itu dahulu, tetapi kini sudah berpindah ke bandar.

    He previously lived in that village, but now he has moved to the city.

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Synonyms
dahuluformerly; previously; beforelamalong (duration of time)

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