| Word form | kalau |
| LWT meaning(s) | |
| Comments on word | Originally a clipped form of jikalau , kalau is a common function word meaning ‘if/when (future)ʼ. It also serves as a topic marker. The original full form jikalau is rarely use now, other than in highly literary style. |
| Analyzability | unanalyzable |
| Age | Early Malay [27] (500–1700) |
| Register | General |