lama
Word tier 1
Meanings
Examples
- Sudah lama kita tidak berjumpa sejak tamat sekolah.A1
It has been a long time since we met after finishing school.
- Berapa lama masa yang diperlukan untuk memasak nasi?A1
How long does it take to cook rice?
Word family
Root word
lamalong (duration of time)
Derived words
Antonymsbaru
All examples
long (duration of time)Adj
- Sudah lama kita tidak berjumpa sejak tamat sekolah.A1
It has been a long time since we met after finishing school.
- Berapa lama masa yang diperlukan untuk memasak nasi?A1
How long does it take to cook rice?
- Perjalanan ke kampung mengambil masa yang lama kerana kesesakan jalan raya.A2
The journey to the village takes a long time because of the traffic jam.
old (referring to objects or things that are not new)Adj
- Baju lama itu masih dalam keadaan yang baik.A2
That old shirt is still in good condition.
- Kamera lama ini masih boleh mengambil gambar yang cantik.A2
This old camera can still take beautiful pictures.
- Bangunan lama itu akan dirobohkan untuk membina pusat membeli-belah yang baharu.B1
That old building will be demolished to build a new shopping mall.
former or previous (referring to roles, relationships, or positions)Adj
- Dia berjumpa dengan majikan lama untuk meminta surat rujukan.B1
He met his former employer to ask for a reference letter.
- Pemain bola sepak itu kembali ke kelab lama beliau selepas dua tahun.B1
The football player returned to his former club after two years.
- Dia masih berkawan rapat dengan rakan sekerja lama walaupun sudah berpindah syarikat.B1
He is still close friends with his former colleagues even though he has changed companies.