tuliskan

Tuliskan is Indonesian for a second-person imperative meaning "write this down" or "please write." It is formed from the root tulis (to write) with the suffix -kan, creating a transitive directive. The subject is typically the listener or reader, and the implied object is whatever should be written, which may be stated or understood from context.

Morphology and related forms: The base form is tulis. With -kan, it becomes a direct command in imperative mood. Other imperatives include Tulislah (a softer or more courteous form) and Tulis (a more abrupt command, without -kan). Related verbal forms include menuliskan (to be writing or to write down), and passive interpretations such as dituliskan (is/was written).

Usage: Tuliskan is widely used in instructional, administrative, and formal writing contexts. It appears in forms, checklists, manuals, exams, and classroom directions, where clear, actionable instructions are required. The form can be combined with explicit objects (e.g., Tuliskan alamat Anda) or left with an understood object in contexts where the listener knows what to write.

Examples: Tuliskan nama Anda di kolom ini. Mohon tuliskan pendapat Anda dalam laporan. In casual speech, speakers may substitute with Tulis saja or Tulislah.

Linguistic notes: Tuliskan demonstrates Indonesian affixation with -kan to express imperative mood and transitivity. The noun form tulisan refers to writing as a product or act, while menuliskan and dituliskan cover related grammatical aspects such as ongoing action and passive voice.