Learn Hardcore Malay: Awak perlu belajar awal supaya boleh lulus peperiksaan biasiswa. - You need to study early so that you can pass the scholarship examination.

awak is an informal second-person pronoun meaning you, used among friends or equals. anda is a more formal pronoun, appropriate in official or polite contexts.

What is the function of perlu here?

perlu expresses necessity or obligation, similar to need to. It shows that the action is required: “you need to study.”

What’s the difference between perlu and harus?

Both mean “must” or “have to,” but:

perlu often indicates an external requirement or practical need.
harus suggests a moral obligation or strong recommendation.
They can be interchangeable, but the nuance changes slightly.

Why is awal placed after belajar rather than before?

Adverbs of time in Malay typically follow the verb. So belajar awal means “study early.” Placing awal before the verb (as in awal belajar) is not standard and might sound awkward.

What role does supaya play in this sentence?

supaya means so that and introduces a purpose clause, linking the main action (studying early) with its intended outcome (passing the exam).

Why do we need boleh after supaya? Can we just say supaya lulus?

boleh means can or be able to, specifying that the goal is to be able to pass. You could say supaya lulus (“so that you pass”), but supaya boleh lulus emphasizes having the ability to pass.

What does lulus mean?

lulus is a verb meaning to pass (an exam or test). It can also mean “to be approved” in other contexts.

Why is there no article like the before peperiksaan biasiswa?

Malay does not use definite or indefinite articles (the, a) as English does. Nouns are generally unmarked; context indicates definiteness.

How is peperiksaan biasiswa structured as a noun phrase?

It follows the head–modifier pattern: the main noun peperiksaan (“exam”) comes first, followed by the modifier biasiswa (“scholarship”) to specify the exam’s type.