Meaning of pula | Babel Free

Definitions

1. instead; on the other hand; however (indicating a contrast or an unexpected action).
2. then; next; in turn (indicating a sequence or a shift to a new subject).
3. also; too; as well; again.
4. used to show surprise, exasperation, or to add emphasis (often untranslated or translated as "now" or "on earth").
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Examples

“Orang lain sibuk bekerja, dia tidur pula.”

Others are busy working, [but] he sleeps instead.

“Saya ingatkan dia marah, rupa-rupanya dia suka pula.”

I thought he was angry, turns out he likes it instead.

“Sekarang giliran awak pula.”

Now it is your turn (next).

“Selepas makan, dia membaca buku pula.”

After eating, he read a book (next).

“Mengapa pula saya yang kena pergi?”

Why do I have to go as well?

“Mana pula kunci kereta aku ni?”

Where on earth is my car key?

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