tanggaltanggal

Tanggaltanggal is a term used in Indonesian-language discourse that functions as a nonce word formed by repeating the noun tanggal, meaning "date" in Indonesian. The assembled form is not part of standard Malay-Indonesian lexicon but recurs in informal writing and online culture to convey emphasis, plurality of dates, or a playful tone in discussing calendars and scheduling.

Etymology and linguistic notes: It derives from tanggal with reduplication, a common mechanism in Indonesian to signal emphasis, repetition, or lighthearted framing. The repetition does not establish a fixed semantic definition but signals a focus on dates or timing.

Usage: The term has appeared primarily in social media and online discussions about calendars, events, or time-based narratives. Depending on context, tanggaltanggal may label a project about tracking multiple dates, serve as a humorous caption for a calendar-related meme, or function as a stylistic choice in creative writing.

Limitations and reception: As a nonstandard coinage, tanggaltanggal lacks formal dictionary entry and its meaning is negotiated locally by speakers. It is more likely to be understood by Indonesian audiences familiar with reduplication patterns than by a general audience.

See also: tanggal; reduplication in Indonesian; calendar.