Malay dictionary
lama
long (duration of time)
Meanings
- 1long (duration of time)
- 2old (referring to objects or things that are not new)
- 3former or previous (referring to roles, relationships, or positions)
Examples
Sudah lama kita tidak berjumpa sejak tamat sekolah.
It has been a long time since we met after finishing school.
Berapa lama masa yang diperlukan untuk memasak nasi?
How long does it take to cook rice?
Baju lama itu masih dalam keadaan yang baik.
That old shirt is still in good condition.
Kamera lama ini masih boleh mengambil gambar yang cantik.
This old camera can still take beautiful pictures.
Perjalanan ke kampung mengambil masa yang lama kerana kesesakan jalan raya.
The journey to the village takes a long time because of the traffic jam.
Dia berjumpa dengan majikan lama untuk meminta surat rujukan.
He met his former employer to ask for a reference letter.
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Word family
- se-+lamaselamafor (a specified duration of time)
- se-+lama+-nyaselama-lamanyaforever
- ter-+lamaterlamalongest (in terms of time duration)
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