Indonesian Word of the Day
tolong
/TO-long/ • interjection (also used as a verb) — 9th of Apr, 2026
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Meaning: please; help (used to request assistance or to ask someone to do something)
Examples
- Tolong bantu saya membawa tas ini.
(Please help me carry this bag.) - Tolong jangan berteriak di perpustakaan.
(Please don't shout in the library.) - Tolong, aku butuh bantuan sekarang!
(Help, I need assistance right now!)
Synonyms
- mohon
- bantu
- minta tolong
Use 'tolong' to make polite requests or ask for help. It can stand alone ('Tolong!') in urgent situations, or come before a verb or phrase ('Tolong tutup pintunya' — 'Please close the door'). For very formal requests, 'mohon' is an alternative.
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