Learn Hardcore Malay: Jika awak lambat lagi, guru akan mengubah jadual kelas. - If you are late again, the teacher will change the class schedule.

lambat means “late.”
lagi can mean “again,” “more,” or “any longer” depending on context.
Together lambat lagi here means “late again” or “still late.” The sense is, “if you continue to be late.”

Why is lagi used after lambat instead of somewhere else?

In Malay, lagi often follows an adjective or verb to indicate continuation or repetition. Placing lagi right after lambat attaches the meaning of “any longer” or “again” to the lateness.

Why does the sentence start with jika and not kalau?

Both jika and kalau mean “if.”
– jika is slightly more formal or written.
– kalau is more conversational.
You could say Kalau awak lambat lagi … in casual speech without changing the meaning.

What does awak mean, and how is it different from anda?

awak is an informal or neutral second-person pronoun meaning “you.”
anda is a more formal or polite “you.”
Use awak with friends or in everyday contexts; use anda in formal writing or when extra politeness is needed.

What tense is expressed by akan mengubah?

akan + verb = future tense.
– mengubah is “to change” (active form).
So akan mengubah literally means “will change.”

What does jadual kelas mean?

jadual = “schedule,” kelas = “class.”
Together jadual kelas is “class schedule.”

Why is the jika-clause placed before the main clause, and could I switch them?

Malay allows both orders.
– Jika-clause first (as in your sentence) often emphasizes the condition.
– You can switch: Guru akan mengubah jadual kelas jika awak lambat lagi.
Both are grammatically correct and mean the same.