malay to english

English translation: I've worked in the same office as him/her since 8 months ago

08:34 Apr 19, 2004
Malay to English translations [Non-PRO]
Folklore
Malay term or phrase: malay to english
Saya bekerja satu ofis dengan dia sejak 8 bulan lepas
(Pls highilght on the grammar)
baby
English translation:I've worked in the same office as him/her since 8 months ago
Explanation:
I've worked in the same office as him/her since 8 months ago

him kalau lelaki (him if male)
her kalau perempuan (her if female)
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Ramona Ali
Local time: 02:20
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How bout if i say " We've been working together since 8 months ago"
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5I've worked in the same office as him/her since 8 months ago
Ramona Ali
4 +1'for' [a period of time] or 'since' [a starting date]
nyamuk


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Saya bekerja satu ofis dengan dia sejak 8 bulan lepas
I've worked in the same office as him/her since 8 months ago


Explanation:
I've worked in the same office as him/her since 8 months ago

him kalau lelaki (him if male)
her kalau perempuan (her if female)

Ramona Ali
Local time: 02:20
Native speaker of: Native in MalayMalay
Grading comment
How bout if i say " We've been working together since 8 months ago"
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3 hrs   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5 peer agreement (net): +1
'for' [a period of time] or 'since' [a starting date]


Explanation:
I have worked in the same office as her/him for (the last/past) eight months.
I have worked in the same office as her/him for since last August.
worked together for eight months
worked together since August (~eight months ago)

nyamuk
United States
Local time: 12:20
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish

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agree  Ramona Ali: Yes, you're right.
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