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Usages of semalam
Saya bangun awal pagi untuk menulis nota tentang pengalaman semalam.
I wake up early in the morning to write notes about yesterday’s experience.
Semalam, saya makan nasi.
Yesterday, I ate rice.
Dia letih semalam, jadi dia tidak memulakan latihan pada pukul tujuh.
He/She was tired yesterday, so he/she did not start practice at seven o’clock.
Saya pinjam buku itu semalam, tetapi saya harus pulangkannya sebelum kelas tamat.
I borrowed that book yesterday, but I must return it before class ends.
Bagaimana awak selesaikan isu kunci hilang itu semalam?
How did you solve the issue of the lost key yesterday?
Semalam, saya baca satu buku sejarah.
Yesterday, I read one history book.
Semalam, saya buat nota di kelas.
Yesterday, I made notes in class.
Konsert malam semalam bukan sahaja bising, tetapi juga sangat mesra peminat.
Last night's concert was not only loud, but also very friendly to fans.
Dia dilihat di pasar semalam.
He/She was seen at the market yesterday.
Saya berjumpa seorang guru di perpustakaan semalam.
I met a teacher at the library yesterday.
Saya memohon kerja di pejabat itu semalam.
I applied for a job at that office yesterday.
Semalam, saya menyerahkan dokumen penting kepada bos.
Yesterday, I handed over the important document to the boss.
Semalam, saya meninggalkan telefon di rumah.
Yesterday, I left my phone at home.
Saya baca surat semalam.
I read a letter yesterday.
Saya hilang kunci basikal semalam.
I lost the bicycle key yesterday.
Semalam, dia hantar mesej kepada saya.
Yesterday, he/she sent a message to me.
Semalam, kipas baru dipasang di bilik saya.
Yesterday, a new fan was installed in my room.
Semalam, saya datang lewat ke kelas.
Yesterday, I came late to class.
Walaupun saya demam semalam, saya masih pergi ke pejabat pagi ini.
Even though I had a fever yesterday, I still went to the office this morning.
Dia akhirnya pulih semalam.
He/She finally recovered yesterday.
Semalam, kami berbual mendalam tentang sejarah keluarga.
Yesterday, we had a deep conversation about family history.
Saya beli fabrik lembut di kedai semalam.
I bought soft fabric at the shop yesterday.
Permohonan kerja saya diluluskan semalam.
My job application was approved yesterday.
Saya ulang kaji nota semalam, jadi kuiz itu mudah dan saya tahu jawapan untuk soalan utama.
I revised the notes yesterday, so the quiz is easy and I know the answers to the main question.
Semalam kami berkelah di tepi tasik besar dekat bandar.
Yesterday we had a picnic by a big lake near the city.
Pasukan sekolah saya menang dalam pertandingan bola semalam.
My school team won in the football competition yesterday.
Pasukan sekolah saya kalah dalam pertandingan bola semalam.
My school team lost in the football competition yesterday.
Saya berjaya menjaringkan satu gol semalam.
I successfully scored one goal yesterday.
Hari ini saya rasa sama letih seperti semalam.
Today I feel as tired as yesterday.
Visa saya sudah diluluskan semalam.
My visa was approved yesterday.
Test yourself: What does semalam mean?
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