Indonesian · Adjectives
Old; a long time
Having existed long, or taking a long time.
Kota lama punya gedung-gedung indah.
The old town has beautiful buildings.
'Lama' originates from Old Malay, meaning 'old' or 'a long time'. The word has kept its meaning and is widely recognized in the Indonesian language.
'Lama' is used informally in speech and can also appear in more formal settings in both written and spoken contexts.