Itoe
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Itoe is an old spelling for the word 'itu', indicating something far away.
itu
Demonstrative pronoun for objects, people, or situations located far from both the speaker and the listener.
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.
Ada apa dengan itoe anak? (Ada apa dengan itu anak?)
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Definition: An interrogative phrase in krama inggil Javanese register meaning “how” or “in what manner”, used to politely inquire about the condition, state, or method of something with a high degree of respect.
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