Tolong!
Meaning
Tolong! means Help!.
When to use
Emergency attention-getter. Use this when the situation is urgent, medical, unsafe, or involves lost documents.
How it works
This is a single useful expression. Learn it as one piece, then use the detail page and audio to connect spelling, sound, and meaning.
Nuance
Neutral polite wording. Indonesian is often direct but polite; words like tolong, boleh, and permisi soften the request.
Watch out
Avoid translating word by word when speaking. Say the phrase as a complete chunk first.
Useful detail
Bahasa Indonesia usually has no verb conjugation by person, which makes short phrases reusable. Category: Emergencies and health.
Notes
Emergency attention-getter. Neutral polite wording.