뜻
Referring to the previous month.
문화적 배경
The concept of 'Bulan' is tied to the lunar calendar, which is still used to determine Islamic holidays like Eid al-Fitr. In Jakarta, 'Bulan kemaren' is more common than 'Bulan lalu' in daily conversation. Monthly reports (Laporan Bulanan) are a staple of Indonesian office life, often discussed in the first week of the new month. In farming communities, 'bulan' might still be associated with specific planting seasons or moon phases.
The 'Yang' Trick
If you want to sound more poetic or formal, add 'yang' in the middle: 'Bulan yang lalu'.
Word Order
Never say 'Lalu bulan'. It sounds like you are saying 'Then the moon...' which makes no sense as a time marker.
뜻
Referring to the previous month.
The 'Yang' Trick
If you want to sound more poetic or formal, add 'yang' in the middle: 'Bulan yang lalu'.
Word Order
Never say 'Lalu bulan'. It sounds like you are saying 'Then the moon...' which makes no sense as a time marker.
Jakarta Style
If you want to sound like a local in Jakarta, use 'Bulan kemaren' with your friends.
Payday Context
Remember that 'bulan lalu' is often used when talking about money, as most people are paid monthly.
셀프 테스트
Fill in the blank with the correct phrase for 'last month'.
Saya pergi ke Bali ______.
'Bulan lalu' is the correct way to say 'last month' in Indonesian.
Which sentence is the most natural way to say 'The weather was cold last month'?
Choose one:
Indonesian typically places the time marker at the beginning or end without extra prepositions.
Match the Indonesian phrase with its English translation.
Match the following:
These are the standard temporal markers for past units of time.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Kapan kamu beli mobil ini? B: Saya beli mobil ini ______.
The question asks 'When' (Kapan) about a past action (buying the car), so 'bulan lalu' is the logical answer.
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시각 학습 자료
Past vs Future
연습 문제 은행
4 연습 문제Saya pergi ke Bali ______.
'Bulan lalu' is the correct way to say 'last month' in Indonesian.
Choose one:
Indonesian typically places the time marker at the beginning or end without extra prepositions.
왼쪽의 각 항목을 오른쪽의 짝과 연결하세요:
These are the standard temporal markers for past units of time.
A: Kapan kamu beli mobil ini? B: Saya beli mobil ini ______.
The question asks 'When' (Kapan) about a past action (buying the car), so 'bulan lalu' is the logical answer.
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자주 묻는 질문
12 질문Yes, it is the standard way to say it. You can also say 'satu bulan yang lalu' for emphasis.
No, it's very common in spoken Indonesian, but avoid it in formal writing.
Usually no. 'Bulan lalu' works fine on its own as an adverb.
Just add the number: 'Dua bulan lalu'.
'Yang' adds a bit of formality and emphasis, but the meaning is identical.
Yes, it also means 'moon'. Context tells you which one is meant.
The most common 'slang' is using 'kemaren' instead of 'lalu'.
Put it at the start or end: 'Bulan lalu saya libur' or 'Saya libur bulan lalu'.
In the context of time, yes. In other contexts, it can mean 'then' or 'to pass'.
Yes, very frequently for monthly reports and performance reviews.
No. 'Tadi' is used for shorter timeframes like 'earlier today'.
No, 'masa lalu' means 'the past' in a general, historical sense.
관련 표현
Minggu lalu
similarLast week
Tahun lalu
similarLast year
Bulan depan
contrastNext month
Bulan ini
contrastThis month
Dua bulan yang lalu
builds onTwo months ago
Bulan kemaren
synonymLast month (informal)
