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Usages of membalas
Dia menghubungi saya lewat pesan singkat, namun saya belum membalas.
He/She contacted me via a text message, however I have not replied.
Maaf, saya belum membalas email kerja karena saya sedang di jalan dan butuh waktu.
Sorry, I haven’t replied to the work email because I am on the way and need time.
Setelah saya kirim email, Ibu Dini membalas dengan kabar baik.
After I sent the email, Mrs. Dini replied with good news.
Pertama-tama, saya membalas pesan secepat mungkin.
First of all, I reply to messages as fast as possible.
Saking senangnya setelah lulus ujian, dia sampai lupa membalas pesan di ponselnya.
She/He was so happy after passing the exam that she/he forgot to reply to messages on her/his phone.
Aku nggak sempat membalas pesan tadi pagi.
I didn’t have time to reply to the message this morning.
Aku beneran minta maaf karena lupa membalas pesan tadi malam.
I’m really sorry because I forgot to reply to the message last night.
Test yourself: What does membalas mean?
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