berbicaralah

Berbicaralah is an Indonesian verb form used to command or encourage someone to speak. It is derived from the verb berbicara, meaning to talk or to speak, and adds the exhortative particle -lah, which can soften or emphasize a request depending on the context.

Grammatically, berbicara denotes an intransitive sense of speaking. The imperative form Berbicaralah (often seen alongside Bicaralah) is used to urge someone to express their thoughts, participate in a discussion, or speak up in a given situation. The particle -lah is a typical Indonesian discourse marker that conveys emphasis, politeness, or solidarity in commands.

Usage of berbicaralah appears in instructional, formal, or ceremonial contexts, as well as in everyday speech when a speaker wants to prompt dialogue or self-expression. It can appear in guidance on conversation, classroom prompts, religious or motivational exhortations, and public-speaking guidance. The tone ranges from encouraging to assertive, depending on accompanying words and the relationship between speakers.

Examples include: Berbicaralah dengan jujur. (Speak honestly.) Berbicaralah pelan-pelan agar semua orang bisa mendengar. (Speak slowly so everyone can hear.) Berbicaralah saat kau siap. (Speak when you are ready.)

Related forms include bicaralah, a more concise imperative from the root bicara, which also means “speak.” Berbicara is the infinitive or non-imperative form meaning “to speak,” and is used in broader or descriptive contexts.