dolok

Sarawak Malay

Alternative forms

• lok
• dlk (text messaging)

Etymology

From Malay dahulu from earlier di (“at”) +‎ hulu (“head”).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /do.loʔ/
• (abbreviated) IPA^(key): /loʔ/

Adverb

dolok

1. first, beforehand

   Aku pergi mandik lok.

   I'll go shower first.

2. before, earlier, previously

   Dolok, nya sik suka aku gilak.

   Previously, he/she didn't like me very much.

Toba Batak

Etymology

From Proto-Batak *dələg.

Noun

dolok

1. mountain

References

• Warneck, J. (1906). Tobabataksch-Deutsches Wörterbuch. Batavia: Landesdrukkerij, p. 60.