I am trying to write my first novel, how do I say ‘help me Mr’ in indonesian bahasa? thanks?

6 Comments

1. john henry says:

   November 22, 2009 at 9:11 pm

   If the character in the novel is an Indonesian speaking to another Indonesian and the person addressed is a stranger or someone of higher social standing, he/she might say "Tolong saya, Pak" or "Bantu saya, Pak". However, if the person addressed is a foreigner, instead of "Pak" the Indonesian might say "Tuan" or even "Mister". Especially if the person is asking for financial assistance.
2. Zack J says:

   November 22, 2009 at 9:11 pm

   "Tolong saya, Bapa"
3. MaLes says:

   November 22, 2009 at 9:11 pm

   bantu saya Pak (short for Bapak, and less formal)
4. NN says:

   November 22, 2009 at 9:11 pm

   i will help if i can
5. lala_cewex_australia says:

   November 22, 2009 at 9:11 pm

   If it is someone you know well you could say:
   bantu gw bang / bantu gw pak

   it depends on if it is your friend you are asking or a stranger?
   If it is your friend, you can use less formal language. If it is a stranger especially an older person, you need to use more formal language.
6. Olivilicious says:

   November 22, 2009 at 9:11 pm

   "Tolong aku, Pak!"

   "Tolong saya, Bapak!"

   Aku=saya-me
   Pak is the shorter form for Bapak whick means Mr.

   Hope this helps.