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Learn Hardcore Indonesian: lalu - then

Hardcore Indonesian
/Lesson 5
/lalu

lalu

Word

lalu

Meaning

then

Part of speech

adverb

Pronunciation

Course

Hardcore Indonesian

Lesson

Usages of lalu

Saya memesan makanan dari restoran dekat kantor, lalu menyimpan sisanya untuk camilan nanti.

I order food from a restaurant near the office, then store the leftovers for a snack later.

Saya minum kopi, lalu saya makan kue manis.

I drink coffee, then I eat sweet cake.

Saya membeli obat itu di apotek, lalu segera pulang untuk istirahat.

I bought that medicine at the pharmacy, then immediately went home to rest.

Saya bangun tidur lalu minum kopi.

I wake up then drink coffee.

Dia panik sebentar, tapi lalu tenang.

He/She panicked for a moment, but then calmed down.

Jika kamu ragu, duduk diam sebentar lalu bertanya pada guru.

If you are unsure, sit quietly for a moment and then ask the teacher.

Anak perempuan itu bosan, lalu tertarik ketika melihat gambar.

That girl is bored, then interested when she sees a picture.

Tiba-tiba telepon di meja bos berdering lagi, lalu dia angkat.

Suddenly the phone on the boss’s desk rings again, then he/she answers it.

Aku memperbarui aplikasi ke versi terbaru, lalu file terbuka.

I update the app to the latest version, then the file opens.

Aku melapor singkat lewat pesan, lalu mengirim materi terakhir.

I report briefly via a message, then send the latest material.

Jawaban dia jelas, lalu guru menulis contoh di papan tulis dengan spidol.

His/Her answer is clear, then the teacher writes an example on the board with a marker.

Sandalku basah; tolong lap dengan tisu lalu jemur di pinggir jendela.

My sandals are wet; please wipe them with a tissue, then dry them at the edge of the window.

Saya memotong mangga di talenan, lalu menuang teh ke cangkir putih.

I cut mango on the cutting board, then pour tea into a white cup.

Saya kebingungan sebentar, lalu menyadari bahwa suara saya masih terdengar.

I was confused for a moment, then realized that my voice was still audible.

Saya membuat sup wortel dan tomat, lalu menggoreng tahu tempe dengan kecap.

I make carrot and tomato soup, then fry tofu and tempeh with soy sauce.

Dia menyimpan pulpen di saku kemejanya, lalu saya merapikan dasinya.

He/She keeps a pen in his/her shirt pocket, then I straighten his/her tie.

Kapan-kapan tolong arsipkan foto lama, lalu hapus yang sama.

Sometime, please archive the old photos, then delete the duplicates.

Biar saya jelaskan sekalian, lalu kita gantian bertanya.

Let me explain all at once, then we’ll take turns asking questions.

Dia mematikan alarm, lalu kembali ke kamar tidur.

He/She turns off the alarm, then goes back to the bedroom.

Dia memesan taksi lewat aplikasi, lalu memberi tahu saya.

He/She orders a taxi via the app, then informs me.

Saya tarik tunai di ATM, lalu memeriksa saldo di layar.

I withdraw cash at the ATM, then check the balance on the screen.

Di siaran langsung itu, hasil pertandingan hanya kelihatan sekilas lalu strategi dibahas panjang.

In that live broadcast, the match result is only seen briefly, then the strategy is discussed at length.

Kami berkoordinasi lewat pesan, lalu bertemu tatap muka siang ini.

We coordinate via messages, then meet face-to-face this afternoon.

Biografi itu harus ditulis rapi, lalu kami belajar mengedit teks bersama.

That biography must be written neatly, then we learn to edit the text together.

Kakak saya mengedit portofolio saya, lalu memberi saran apa yang perlu ditambah.

My older sibling edits my portfolio, then gives suggestions on what needs to be added.

Guru memilih topik yang sederhana lalu menjelaskan bagian sulit secara mendalam.

The teacher chooses a simple topic and then explains the difficult parts in depth.

Ayah berkata, “Yang penting kalian pulang tepat waktu,” lalu menutup telepon.

Father said, “What matters is that you come home on time,” then hung up the phone.

Walau bimbang, saya akhirnya memilih datang sebentar ke resepsi lalu pulang untuk istirahat.

Although torn, I finally choose to come briefly to the reception and then go home to rest.

Ayah membuka gordennya lebar-lebar, lalu kami menggulung tikar agar kamar terlihat lebih luas.

Father opens the curtain wide, then we roll up the mat so the room looks bigger.

Dia meminta kami membaca instruksi dengan cermat agar tidak salah, lalu bertanya apakah kami sudah memberi perhatian penuh.

He/She asks us to read the instructions carefully so we don’t make mistakes, then asks whether we have given full attention.

Kami memancing sebentar lalu duduk di atas jerami kering di tepi sungai.

We fish for a while then sit on the dry straw at the riverbank.

Adik saya belajar membuat origami dari video, lalu menempelkan hasilnya di dinding.

My younger sibling learns to make origami from a video, then sticks the result on the wall.

Guru kami menggambar diagram sederhana di papan, lalu menyalin angka ke dalam tabel dengan beberapa kolom dan baris.

Our teacher drew a simple diagram on the board, then copied the numbers into a table with several columns and rows.

Setiap akhir pekan saya menyortir catatan, menandai ide penting dengan stabilo, lalu menghapus file yang tidak perlu.

Every weekend I sort my notes, mark important ideas with a highlighter, then delete files that are not needed.

Nenek sering menceritakan mitos lama dari desa, lalu menjelaskan mana yang hanya cerita dan mana yang fakta.

Grandmother often tells old myths from the village, then explains which are just stories and which are facts.

Saat belajar mandiri, saya menyimpan semua tugas di folder khusus lalu menyortirnya berdasarkan tanggal.

When studying independently, I store all assignments in a special folder and then sort them by date.

Kadang saya membuat diagram kecil di buku catatan, lalu memindahkan datanya ke tabel di komputer.

Sometimes I make a small diagram in my notebook, then move the data into a table on the computer.

Pelatih olahraga kami menjelaskan gerakan baru, lalu memberi kami waktu singkat untuk mencoba tanpa harus sempurna dulu.

Our sports coach explains a new movement, then gives us a short time to try it without having to be perfect yet.

Latihan lisan direkam, lalu pengajar memutar audio itu dan menunjukkan di mana bentuk pasif dipakai.

The oral practice is recorded, then the instructor plays that audio and shows where the passive form is used.

Kakak perempuan saya bilang, “Kayaknya kamu kurang tidur,” lalu dia menutup tirai.

My older sister said, “It seems like you’re not getting enough sleep,” then she closed the curtain.

Gimana kalau kita menulis rangkuman singkat dulu, lalu pulang bareng?

How about we write a brief summary first, then go home together?

Saya membaca pesan itu sekilas, lalu mematikan telepon.

I read that message briefly, then turned off the phone.

Di kantor pajak, saya menyerahkan formulir pajak ke petugas, lalu menunggu di luar.

At the tax office, I hand the tax form to the officer, then wait outside.

Saya melihat jadwal ujian sekilas di papan pengumuman, lalu pergi ke perpustakaan.

I glance at the exam schedule on the bulletin board, then go to the library.

Saya memesan kopi hangat di kafe, lalu duduk diam sebentar.

I order warm coffee at the cafe, then sit quietly for a moment.

Kami tidak keluar sampai badai reda, lalu kami membuka jendela.

We don’t go out until the storm lets up, then we open the window.

Kasir itu bertanya apakah saya punya uang receh, lalu dia memberikan struk belanja.

The cashier asks whether I have small change, then gives me the shopping receipt.

Begitu shift malam berakhir, dia mengambil tas dari loker lalu pulang dengan angkot.

As soon as the night shift ends, he/she takes the bag from the locker and goes home by public minibus.

Kentang dan bayam itu saya rebus sebentar, lalu saya tambahkan kaldu hangat.

I boil those potatoes and spinach briefly, then add warm broth.

Saya mencicipi kuah dengan kaldu dan cuka itu, lalu menambahkan sedikit garam.

I taste that broth with stock and vinegar, then add a little salt.

Saya mencari sisir di laci kamar mandi, lalu memakai sampo baru sebelum berangkat.

I look for a comb in the bathroom drawer, then use new shampoo before leaving.

Saya menyimpan botol air di freezer, lalu menuang teh hangat dari teko ke dalam termos.

I keep a bottle of water in the freezer, then pour warm tea from the kettle into the thermos.

Di pelabuhan kecil itu, muatan sayur datang pagi-pagi lalu dibawa ke pasar dengan cepat.

At that small port, a cargo of vegetables arrives early in the morning and is then taken quickly to the market.

Dokumen itu belum rapi karena saya lupa membawa stapler, lalu beberapa halamannya terjatuh di lantai.

That document is not neat yet because I forgot to bring a stapler, and then several of its pages fell onto the floor.

Kucing itu duduk di samping saya, lalu saya mengelus punggungnya sampai dia tertidur.

The cat sits beside me, then I stroke its back until it falls asleep.

Saya pernah melihat pemain yang curang di lapangan, lalu pelatih menegurnya dengan tegas.

I once saw a player who cheated on the field, then the coach reprimanded him/her firmly.

Setelah rawat jalan selesai, perawat melepas infus lalu mengantar pasien ke ruang tunggu.

After the outpatient treatment is finished, the nurse removes the IV and then escorts the patient to the waiting room.

Ibu membuat jus pepaya dari buah yang sudah matang, lalu menambahkan sedikit nanas supaya rasanya lebih segar.

Mother makes papaya juice from ripe fruit, then adds a little pineapple so the taste is fresher.

Saya mengambil sekop kecil, lalu kakak perempuan saya membawa cangkul ke kebun.

I take a small shovel, then my older sister brings a hoe to the garden.

Ayah ikut ronda malam sekali seminggu, lalu beristirahat sebentar di pos ronda sebelum pulang.

Father joins the night patrol once a week, then rests for a while at the neighborhood watch post before going home.

Sebelum parkir, Ibu selalu melihat spion lalu memutar setir pelan-pelan.

Before parking, Mother always looks at the mirror and then turns the steering wheel slowly.

Saya pamit ke Ibu dulu, lalu berangkat ke perpustakaan dengan adik perempuan saya.

I say goodbye to Mother first, then leave for the library with my younger sister.

Petugas di loket meminta dua lembar fotokopi, lalu memberi stempel pada formulir saya sambil menjelaskan bagian mana yang masih kosong.

The staff member at the counter asks for two photocopies, then stamps my form while explaining which part is still blank.

Kalau semua dokumen sudah dicetak dan ditandatangani, tinggal masukkan ke amplop lalu kirim besok pagi.

If all the documents have already been printed and signed, all that is left is to put them into an envelope and send it tomorrow morning.

Mbak di toko membantu membungkus hadiah itu, lalu saya melipat sisa kertasnya untuk dipakai lagi.

The woman at the shop helps wrap the gift, then I fold the remaining paper to use again.

Ibu merebus brokoli sebentar, lalu menaruhnya di piring untuk makan malam.

Mother boils broccoli briefly, then puts it on a plate for dinner.

Setelah rapat selesai, saya pamit kepada Ibu Dini lalu pulang.

After the meeting was finished, I took my leave from Mrs. Dini and then went home.

Petugas imigrasi meminta visa saya, lalu memeriksa halaman paspor dengan teliti.

The immigration officer asks for my visa, then checks the passport pages carefully.

Kakak perempuan saya transit di bandara lain semalam, lalu mendarat di Jakarta pagi ini.

My older sister had a transit stop at another airport last night, then landed in Jakarta this morning.

Sepulangnya dari mal, kami mengganti galon di dispenser lalu duduk minum air dingin di ruang tamu.

After coming home from the mall, we replace the water jug in the dispenser and then sit drinking cold water in the living room.

Saya menggosok gigi seri lalu memakai benang gigi.

I brush my incisors and then use dental floss.

Kami tawar-menawar lalu membeli barang bekas itu.

We bargain and then buy that secondhand item.

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