Sebutlah

Sebutlah is an Indonesian word used as an imperative form derived from the verb sebut, meaning to mention or to name. The particle lah, a common discourse marker in Indonesian and Malay, adds emphasis to the command and can convey urgency or insistence. As an instructional or dialogic form, sebutlah appears in formal writing, prompts, and scripted speech where a speaker asks someone to state information explicitly.

Usage and meaning: Sebutlah functions to direct someone to state or name something, often with a direct object such as a name or detail. The subject is typically the second person (you), implied in the command. It is common in contexts like questionnaires, procedures, or interviews where precise responses are required. The tone tends toward the emphatic side due to the lah particle, though it remains a standard grammatical form rather than a separate content notion.

Variants and related forms: Related imperatives include sebutkanlah and sebutkan, which also express the idea of “please mention” but with different degrees of formality or emphasis depending on the particle or suffix used. These forms are part of Indonesian mood and aspect variations for directing action.

Examples: Sebutlah namamu di kolom ini. Sebutlah semua detail yang relevan untuk proses ini. Sebutkanlah alamat lengkapnya. Sebutkan detail yang diperlukan untuk melanjutkan.

Notes: Sebutlah is primarily a grammatical construction in Indonesian and is not a standalone concept; its use is mainly in speech or writing that involves prompting someone to provide information.