lewat

Usages of lewat

Jika saya bangun lewat, saya akan tutup pintu dan jendela supaya tidur lebih tenang.
If I wake up late, I will close the door and window so that I can sleep more calmly.
Saya belajar lewat setiap malam.
I study late every night.
Dia bekerja lewat malam demi keluarganya.
He/She works late at night for the sake of his/her family.
Saya terkejut apabila awak tiba lewat di kelas.
I was surprised when you arrived late to class.
Semalam, saya datang lewat ke kelas.
Yesterday, I came late to class.
Sama ada dia datang awal atau lewat, pilihan kita tidak berubah.
Whether he/she comes early or late, our choice does not change.
Saya minta maaf kerana lewat; alasan saya ialah bas lambat.
I apologize for being late; my reason is that the bus was slow.
Pelanggan asing itu minta maaf kerana lewat.
That foreign customer apologizes for being late.
Masuk lewat ke mesyuarat tidak dibenarkan.
Entering the meeting late is not allowed.
Saya tidak marah jika awak lambat sedikit; lagipun saya juga selalu lewat.
I am not angry if you are a bit late; besides, I am also often late.
Ibu saya risau apabila saya pulang lewat.
My mother is worried when I return late.
Jika saya minum kopi terlalu lewat, saya jadi sukar tidur.
If I drink coffee too late, it becomes hard for me to sleep.
Saya berasa bersalah kerana lewat, tetapi saya sangat berterima kasih kerana awak masih menunggu.
I feel guilty for being late, but I am very thankful because you still waited.
Di kalangan tetamu, ada saudara-mara yang tiba awal dan ada yang pulang lewat.
Among the guests, there are relatives who arrive early and some who go home late.

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