Bahasa Melayu
lama
English
gradually, over time, in the end
Lama-lama means something happens little by little and then reaches an end or result.
لاما
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Lama-lama, dia menjadi lebih yakin bercakap di depan orang.
Over time, he became more confident speaking in front of people.
Lama-lama, hujan pun berhenti.
In the end, the rain also stopped.
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lama-lama
Used for change that happens little by little.
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