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Learn Hardcore Indonesian: kalau - if

Hardcore Indonesian
/Lesson 13
/kalau

kalau

Word

kalau

Meaning

if

Part of speech

conjunction

Pronunciation

Course

Hardcore Indonesian

Lesson

Usages of kalau

Rute alternatif disiapkan kalau cuaca berubah tiba-tiba.

An alternative route is prepared if the weather changes suddenly.

Saya bisa belajar lebih cepat kalau saya minum kopi di pagi hari.

I can learn faster if I drink coffee in the morning.

Kecuali Anda sakit, seharusnya Anda ikut latihan singkat; kalau butuh bantuan, beri kabar.

Unless you are ill, you should join the short practice; if you need help, let me know.

Kakak laki-laki saya memeluk guling itu kalau kedinginan.

My older brother hugs that bolster when he is cold.

Belakangan saya sibuk, tetapi umur tidak menghalangi untuk belajar, apalagi kalau materi diunggah cepat.

Lately I am busy, but age doesn’t prevent studying, especially if the material is uploaded quickly.

Kalau rapat mendadak, mending tanya manajer dulu.

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

Saya sedih kalau dia tidak hadir.

I am sad if she/he does not attend.

Kalau bukan hujan, ya angin kencang yang membuat angkot terlambat.

If it isn’t the rain, then strong wind makes the minibus late.

Kalau bukan koordinasi yang bagus, ya jadwal fleksibel yang menyelamatkan kami.

If it isn’t good coordination, then a flexible schedule saves us.

Kami tidak mau berpisah lama-lama dari keluarga kalau tidak perlu.

We do not want to be away from family for long if it is not necessary.

Kalau kamu masih gelisah setelah meditasi, kamu bisa saja menulis perasaanmu di buku harian.

If you are still restless after meditating, you can just write your feelings in a diary.

Stres di kantor bisa melemahkan tubuh kalau kita tidak istirahat cukup.

Stress at the office can weaken the body if we do not rest enough.

Kalau kamu mengantuk, tidurlah lebih awal malam ini.

If you are sleepy, sleep earlier tonight.

Teman saya akan mengirimkan ulasan film misteri baru itu kalau dia sempat menontonnya.

My friend will send a review of that new mystery movie if he/she has time to watch it.

Kalau kamu cukup tidur malam ini, besok kamu bisa belajar lebih fokus tanpa harus minum kopi banyak-banyak.

If you sleep enough tonight, tomorrow you can study more focused without having to drink a lot of coffee.

Kalau kita cukup disiplin mengikuti jadwal, kita bisa menyelesaikan tugas lebih cepat tanpa harus lembur setiap malam.

If we are disciplined enough in following the schedule, we can finish tasks faster without having to work overtime every night.

Saya merasa cepat lelah kalau mengetik terlalu lama di papan ketik yang keras.

I get tired quickly if I type too long on a stiff keyboard.

Sulit menjaga hidup seimbang kalau kita menunda-nunda semua tugas penting.

It is hard to keep life balanced if we procrastinate all important tasks.

Kalau kamu nggak mau keluar, aku bisa bikin roti panggang di rumah.

If you don’t want to go out, I can make toast at home.

Kalau sinyal internet lemah, rapat daring jadi ribet.

If the internet signal is weak, the online meeting becomes complicated.

Kalau telepon berdering saat saya tidur siang, saya tidak akan mengangkatnya.

If the phone rings while I am taking a nap, I will not answer it.

Kalau kamu sempat, ikut rapat daring besok pagi di perpustakaan.

If you have time, join the online meeting tomorrow morning at the library.

Kalau ban sepeda saya kempis, saya jalan kaki ke kantor cabang.

If my bicycle tire is flat, I walk to the branch office.

Mungkin kita perlu menjadwalkan ulang rapat daring kalau sinyal internet lemah.

We might need to reschedule the online meeting if the internet signal is weak.

Kalau saya haus, saya minum air.

If I am thirsty, I drink water.

Surat izin itu belum sah kalau belum ada stempel dari kantor fakultas.

That permission letter is not valid yet if it does not have a stamp from the faculty office.

Kalau spion kotor, kita sulit melihat jalan di belakang.

If the mirror is dirty, it is hard for us to see the road behind.

Kalau Anda kehilangan struk belanja, petugas bisa meminta Anda kembali ke loket.

If you lose the shopping receipt, the staff may ask you to go back to the counter.

Ayah tidak suka terong, tetapi dia tetap memakannya kalau dimasak dengan bumbu yang enak.

Father does not like eggplant, but he still eats it if it is cooked with tasty seasoning.

Teman perempuan saya bilang bahwa resep ini kelihatan rumit, padahal langkah-langkahnya cukup sederhana kalau diikuti pelan-pelan.

My female friend says that this recipe looks complicated, even though the steps are quite simple if followed slowly.

Kalau kamu tidak sempat ke pasar, kamu bisa membeli kentang, mentimun, dan terong di minimarket yang lebih besar.

If you do not have time to go to the market, you can buy potatoes, cucumbers, and eggplant at a bigger minimarket.

Kalau cuaca cerah, kami bersepeda bersama-sama ke taman kota.

If the weather is clear, we ride bicycles together to the city park.

Kalau gerimis belum berhenti, Mas sopir bilang kami sebaiknya menepi sebentar di dekat warung.

If the drizzle has not stopped, the driver says we should pull over for a moment near the stall.

Kalau saya rajin belajar, saya mau jadi guru bahasa Indonesia.

If I study diligently, I want to become an Indonesian teacher.

Kalau stok di toko kampus habis, Mbak penjual biasanya menyuruh kami memesan merek lain lewat aplikasi.

If the stock at the campus store runs out, the saleswoman usually tells us to order another brand through the app.

Kalau perut saya masih kosong, saya tidak bisa fokus menulis laporan di kantor.

If my stomach is still empty, I cannot focus on writing a report at the office.

Kalau tinta printer habis, saya tidak bisa mencetak dokumen penting.

If the printer ink runs out, I can't print important documents.

Kalau tinta printer habis, tinta cadangan itu diambil dari lemari.

If the printer ink runs out, the spare ink is taken from the cupboard.

Kalau pintu depan terkunci, kami masuk lewat pintu belakang.

If the front door is locked, we go in through the back door.

Kalau bola itu kena jendela, Ayah pasti marah.

If the ball hits the window, Father will surely be angry.

Kalau saya duduk terlalu lama, pinggang saya jadi pegal.

If I sit too long, my waist gets sore.

Kalau saya berbohong kepada Ibu, saya pasti menyesal setelahnya.

If I lie to Mother, I will definitely regret it afterward.

Dia bilang tidak usah sungkan; kalau butuh apa-apa, saya boleh mengetuk pintunya kapan saja.

He/She said not to feel awkward; if I need anything, I may knock on the door anytime.

Saya tahu tugas ini rumit, toh kita bisa menyelesaikannya pelan-pelan kalau saling membantu.

I know this task is complicated, yet we can finish it slowly if we help one another.

Kalau saya ceroboh, saya bisa kehilangan kartu identitas lagi.

If I am careless, I can lose my ID card again.

Kalau kita berangkat lebih awal, kita pasti sampai tepat waktu.

If we leave earlier, we will definitely arrive on time.

Kalau pikiran saya campur aduk, saya curhat dengan sahabat saya.

If my thoughts are all mixed up, I share my feelings with my best friend.

Kalau dokumen itu sudah dikirim, kamu tidak usah datang ke kantor sekarang.

If that document has already been sent, you need not come to the office now.

Kalau luka di kaki sudah dibersihkan, baru Ibu mengoleskan salep dan membalutnya dengan perban.

If the wound on the leg has already been cleaned, only then does Mother apply ointment and wrap it with a bandage.

Kalau lecet di tumit sudah kering, baru saya pakai sepatu itu lagi minggu depan.

If the blister on my heel has dried, only then will I wear those shoes again next week.

Kalau melon itu sudah dipotong, baru saya masukkan ke wadah makan untuk besok.

If the melon has already been cut, only then do I put it into the food container for tomorrow.

Guru tidak marah; beliau hanya bertanya, “Coba tebak, kenapa kamu perlu izin kalau mau membawa buku dari perpustakaan?”

The teacher was not angry; he/she only asked, “Try to guess, why do you need permission if you want to bring a book from the library?”

Kalau semua berkas untuk rawat jalan sudah lengkap, baru pasien boleh pulang dari klinik.

If all the documents for outpatient treatment are complete, only then may the patient go home from the clinic.

Kalau kereta komuter sudah benar-benar berhenti, baru penumpang di gerbong belakang turun satu per satu.

If the commuter train has truly stopped, only then do the passengers in the rear carriage get off one by one.

Kalau ruam di tangan saya belum hilang, saya akan kembali ke klinik besok pagi.

If the rash on my hand has not gone away, I will return to the clinic tomorrow morning.

Kalau ruang kelas ini penuh, kita bisa belajar di ruangan sebelah.

If this classroom is full, we can study in the adjacent room.

Kalau hujan deras, saya bawa payung ke kantor.

If it rains heavily, I take an umbrella to the office.

Kalau celana ini terasa sesak di pinggang, saya mau tukar ukuran.

If these pants feel tight at the waist, I want to exchange the size.

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