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Learn Hardcore Indonesian: dulu - first

Hardcore Indonesian
/Lesson 7
/dulu

dulu

Word

dulu

Meaning

first

Part of speech

adverb

Pronunciation

Course

Hardcore Indonesian

Lesson

Usages of dulu

Mari kita periksa harga daging dulu sebelum mengambil keranjang.

Let’s check the price of meat first before taking a basket.

Saya makan dulu sebelum belajar.

I eat first before studying.

Jangan simpan sepatu basah; keringkanlah dulu di bawah matahari.

Do not store wet shoes; dry them first under the sun.

Silakan duduk, sebaiknya kamu minum air dulu.

Please sit, you’d better drink some water first.

Seharusnya kita membaca catatan dulu, namun kita langsung berdiskusi.

We should have read the notes first, however we discussed right away.

Dua mangkuk kecil dan dua gelas besar dibersihkan dulu.

Two small bowls and two large glasses are cleaned first.

Sudahkah Anda makan siang, atau Anda barangkali mau kopi dulu?

Have you eaten lunch, or perhaps would you like coffee first?

Jika batuknya tidak berhenti, Anda sebaiknya istirahat; jangan mengangkat telepon dulu.

If the cough doesn’t stop, you should rest; don’t answer the phone yet.

Stopkontak di kamar tamu longgar; tolong periksa dulu.

The power outlet in the guest room is loose; please check it first.

Piring kotor dibilas dulu sebelum dicuci.

Dirty dishes are rinsed first before being washed.

Agar memenuhi target, fokuslah pada tugas utama dulu.

To meet the target, focus on the main task first.

Maksud saya, kita fokus pada hal yang berdampak besar dulu.

I mean, we focus on the things that have a big impact first.

Ubin kamar mandi licin; pasang karpet tipis dulu, dong.

The bathroom tiles are slippery; put down a thin carpet first, please.

Kalau rapat mendadak, mending tanya manajer dulu.

If the meeting is sudden, it’s better to ask the manager first.

Permisi, bolehkah saya lewat dulu? Saya mau mengejar bus.

Excuse me, may I pass first? I want to catch the bus.

Ada yang memilih karier cepat, ada yang fokus pada keterampilan dulu.

Some choose a fast career, some focus on skills first.

Beberapa sarjana dari jurusan hukum langsung mencari lowongan, yang lain ingin istirahat dulu.

Some graduates from the law major immediately look for vacancies, others want to rest first.

Tarik napas dalam-dalam dulu supaya kamu lebih tenang.

Take a deep breath first so that you feel calmer.

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.

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

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

Tolong baca rangkuman itu dulu sebelum rapat dimulai.

Please read that summary first before the meeting starts.

Meja di ruang tamu dibersihkan dulu sebelum rapat dimulai.

The table in the living room is cleaned first before the meeting starts.

Tolong periksa kupon diskon itu dulu sebelum kita membayar di kasir.

Please check that discount coupon first before we pay at the cashier.

Tolong fotokopi dokumen ini dulu sebelum rapat dimulai.

Please photocopy this document first before the meeting starts.

Mas di loket bilang bahwa saya harus fotokopi kartu identitas dulu.

The man at the counter said that I have to photocopy my ID card first.

Menurut saya, keputusan itu cukup bijaksana karena semua orang didengar dulu.

In my opinion, that decision is quite wise because everyone was heard first.

Kalau suara televisi itu terlalu keras, matikan saja dulu.

If the sound of that television is too loud, just turn it off first.

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.

Kalau semua urusan sudah beres, pamitlah dulu dengan sopan sebelum keluar dari ruangan.

If everything is already settled, say goodbye politely first before leaving the room.

Saya minum air dulu supaya tidak keburu haus di jalan.

I drink water first so that I don't get thirsty too soon on the way.

Kalau setir terasa berat, kami berhenti dulu dan memeriksa ban.

If the steering wheel feels heavy, we stop first and check the tire.

Kalau besok saya masuk shift malam, saya akan tidur siang dulu.

If I work the night shift tomorrow, I will take a nap first.

Formulir ini masih kosong, jadi tolong isi dulu.

This form is still blank, so please fill it in first.

Saya sarapan dulu sebelum pergi ke kantor.

I have breakfast first before going to the office.

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