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Pascal
what's the differenece between 'sila' and 'tolong'?
As I see it, both means 'please' in English.
Could you explain the usages of them?
Thanks in advance.
Oct 1, 2010 8:50 AM
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'Tolong (help) eg: Tolong saya basuh pinggan ini. (Help me to wash the plate.)
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Sila (please) eg: Sila duduk (Please sit down.)
October 1, 2010
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Here's how it was explained to me:
Use "tolong" when the request is for your benefit. (ie. tolong=help)
Use "sila" when the request is for the listener's benefit.
October 1, 2010
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