2torial #08286: Learn2 Get By in Indonesian (Continued) Making requests tolong = literally, to help "Tolong" is used in asking someone to do something, used similarly to "please." tolong kirim surat ini = please send this letter tolong panggil taksi = please call me a taxi boleh = literally, to permit "Boleh" is used in asking permission and has the same connotation as the English "may I". boleh saya lihat ini? = may I see this? (lihat = to see) boleh saya bicara denggan ---? = may I speak to ---? (bicara = to speak) minta = literally, to request. "Minta" is used to order food and drink. minta air minum = can I have water to drink? (air = water, minum = drink)   Responses Possible responses to requests using the above are: silakan = please, go ahead/be my guest boleh = you may tidak boleh = you may not bisa = you can tidak bisa = you cannot   Step 7