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dong

[dɔŋ]

adv

LanguageBetawi (Indonesia)

Meaning
  1. please (used to make a request or suggestion)
  2. then (used to contradict an assertion)
  3. please
  4. A particle used at the end of a sentence to make a polite request or to show emphasis during a suggestion.
Examples

Bagus, lèmpar kaki sebelè. Sabet ke kanan. Deser terus! Tarik lagi! Adu, jangan kaya' orang jantungan, dong!

Nice, widen your stance to the side. Strike to the right. Keep going! Pull again! Oh dear, please don't move like you suffer from heart attack!

Pronunciationdɔŋ

Part of speechadv

Usage noteCan also be used to contradict someone or emphasize a point.

Status: Adapted from English Wiktionary — awaiting native speaker review

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