Tolong baca dokumen ini.

this

Breakdown of Tolong baca dokumen ini.

• dokumen: the document
• tolong: please
• baca: to read

Questions & Answers about Tolong baca dokumen ini.

What does each word in the sentence mean literally?

• Tolong = please (literally: help [by doing this])
• baca = read (imperative/plain verb root)
• dokumen = document
• ini = this (demonstrative placed after the noun: “this document”)

How polite is using Tolong here?

Neutral–polite. Tolong softens an imperative and is fine with colleagues, service staff, and people you know. For extra politeness to seniors or strangers, add a title or name: Tolong baca dokumen ini, Pak/Bu. For very formal written style, consider Mohon or a passive form.

What’s the difference between Tolong and Silakan?

• Tolong asks someone to do something as a favor (for your benefit): Tolong baca dokumen ini.
• Silakan invites/permits someone to do something (for their benefit): Silakan baca dokumen ini = “Go ahead and read this document (if you wish).”

Why is it baca, not membaca?

Indonesian imperatives commonly use the bare root: baca. After tolong, both are seen:

• Everyday/request: Tolong baca dokumen ini.
• More instructional/notice style: Tolong membaca dokumen ini (also common, though less conversational). Both are acceptable; the bare root feels more direct and spoken.