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Usages of kalau
Kalau hujan deras, jalan tol itu sering banjir.
When it rains heavily, that toll road often floods.
Saya minum teh hangat kalau cuaca dingin.
I drink warm tea when the weather is cold.
Kalau saya terlalu gelisah, saya berhenti sebentar supaya konsentrasi bisa kembali.
When I am too restless, I pause for a moment so that my concentration can return.
Kalau sedang pilek, minumlah air hangat dan jangan lupa vitamin.
When you have a cold, drink warm water and don’t forget vitamins.
Saya takut jalan di jalan gelap kalau hujan deras.
I am afraid to walk on a dark road when it is raining heavily.
Kalau saya lelah, saya bermain basket sebentar di lapangan; setelah itu kepala saya terasa lebih segar.
When I am tired, I play basketball for a while on the court; after that my head feels fresher.
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