Bahasa Melayu

lama

Bahasa Melayu

English

gradually, over time, in the end

Lama-lama means something happens little by little and then reaches an end or result.

لاما

Examples

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  1. Lama-lama, dia menjadi lebih yakin bercakap di depan orang.

    Over time, he became more confident speaking in front of people.

  2. Lama-lama, hujan pun berhenti.

    In the end, the rain also stopped.

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What does “gradually” mean in Malay?

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lama-lama

Used for change that happens little by little.

Word family

Common derived forms

selama
during; while; as long as
selamanya
at the most; always; usually

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Historical MyKamus entry, originally published 30 September 2010.