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Itoe

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Indonesian•1 meaning found
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Tone: neutral. Indicates the emotional nuance or social context of the word.
Old Indonesian / Malay
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Region: national. Specifies the geographical origin or local dialect area.
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Definition & Context

Itoe is an old spelling for the word 'itu', indicating something far away.

Synonyms & Variants

itu

itu

Demonstrative pronoun for objects, people, or situations located far from both the speaker and the listener.

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Usage Notes or Etymology

The word 'itoe' is an old spelling of 'itu' used during the Dutch colonial era in Indonesia, specifically within the Van Ophuijsen spelling system (1901-1947). This spelling system differentiated the vowel 'u' as 'oe' and 'j' as 'dj', and 'c' as 'tj', reflecting the influence of Dutch orthography. The use of 'itoe' was found in official documents, newspapers, and Malay literary works of that period, before being replaced by the Soewandi Spelling in 1947 and subsequently the Enhanced Spelling System.

Real-world Usage

Ada apa dengan itoe anak? (Ada apa dengan itu anak?)

English Translation
What's wrong with that child?

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