Tolong! Darurat!
Help! Emergency!
You already know 'tolong' from Module 2. Said urgently, it means 'help!' 'Darurat' means 'emergency' — these together will get immediate attention.
Learn the essential emergency phrases "Tolong!" (Help!) and "Darurat!" (Emergency!) in Indonesian. These critical Bahasa Indonesia words could be lifesaving in urgent situations across Indonesia.
💬Example Sentences
Tolong! Ada kecelakaan!
Help! There's an accident!
Ini darurat, tolong panggil ambulans!
This is an emergency, please call an ambulance!
Tolong saya!
Help me!
🏭Cultural Context
Indonesians are incredibly responsive to calls for help. Shouting "tolong!" will almost certainly bring people running to assist. The communal nature of Indonesian society means that bystanders will immediately get involved in emergencies — this is the "gotong royong" (mutual cooperation) spirit in action. Important emergency numbers to know: 112 (general emergency), 118/119 (ambulance), 110 (police), 113 (fire). However, in practice, many Indonesians will first call family or friends, or simply flag down the nearest person for help. In rural areas, the community network often responds faster than formal emergency services. Tourist areas like Bali have more developed emergency infrastructure with English-speaking operators.