Kereta lewat pukul delapan.

the train

Breakdown of Kereta lewat pukul delapan.

• pukul: at
• delapan: eight
• lewat: to pass

Questions & Answers about Kereta lewat pukul delapan.

What exactly does lewat mean here?

It means “to pass (by).” In Kereta lewat pukul delapan, the train passes by (goes through) at 8 o’clock. Note that lewat can also mean “past” in time expressions (e.g., jam delapan lewat lima = 8:05), but here it’s a verb.

Could lewat pukul delapan mean “after eight”?

Not in this sentence. For “after eight,” say sesudah/setelah jam (pukul) delapan. For “a little past eight,” say jam/pukul delapan lewat sedikit. The presence of the subject Kereta makes lewat a verb (“passes”), not “past.”

Why pukul and not jam?

Both are correct for telling time:

• pukul is more formal/announcement-like.
• jam is the everyday, neutral choice. So Kereta lewat pukul delapan and Kereta lewat jam delapan are both fine.

Do I need a preposition like “at” before the time?

It’s optional to add pada. All are correct:

• Kereta lewat pukul delapan.
• Kereta lewat pada pukul delapan. (more formal) Avoid di for time; di is for places.