Malay dictionary

lalu

rank #99

to pass by, to go through, or to move past a place

Meanings

1
to be able to (often used regarding appetite or the ability to bear something)
2
past, last, or previous
3
and then, afterwards, or subsequently
4
to pass by, to go through, or to move past a place

Tahun lalu saya mula bekerja di sini.
Last year, I started working here.
Kami berjumpa di perpustakaan dua jam lalu.
We met at the library two hours ago.
Banyak lori besar lalu di jalan ini setiap hari.
Many big trucks pass through this road every day.
Kejadian itu berlaku pada tahun lalu.
That incident happened last year.
Bas itu lalu di depan rumah kami setiap pagi.
The bus passes by our house every morning.
Dia masuk ke bilik itu, lalu menutup pintu dengan perlahan.
He entered the room, and then closed the door quietly.

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