Doeloe
/id/Source Language: The language or dialect this term originates from (ID).Definition & Context
Doeka (doeloe) is an adjective meaning 'past', 'former', or 'olden days'. In the context of 'tempoe doeloe', it refers to the colonial period or bygone era.
Synonyms & Variants
baheula
Ancient times in Sundanese
dahulu
An adjective meaning 'past' or 'already gone'.
lampau
An adjective meaning 'already passed' or 'has gone by'.
purba
An adjective meaning 'very ancient' or 'from ancient times'.
tempo dulu
Post-1947 spelling for tempo doeloe
Usage Notes or Etymology
The word 'doeloe' originates from classical Malay and was frequently used in Dutch East Indies colonial literature. The term 'tempoe doeloe' became popular to refer to nostalgia for the colonial era or a romanticized past.
Real-world Usage
Pada tempo doeloe, orang-orang berkendaraan dengan kereta kuda. (Pada zaman dulu, orang-orang berkendaraan dengan kereta kuda.)
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