ajaib
Indonesian
Alternative forms
- adjaib (pre-1967)
Etymology
From Malay ajaib, from Classical Malay عجأيب (ajaib), from Arabic عَجَائِب (ʿajāʾib).
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): [ˈad͡ʒaʲɪp]
- Hyphenation: aja‧ib
Adjective
ajaib
- magical
- miraculous, astonishing
- weird, unusual
- Synonyms: ganjil, aneh, jarang
Derived terms
- keajaiban (“miracle, wonder, mystery”)
Further reading
- “ajaib” in Kamus Besar Bahasa Indonesia, Jakarta: Language Development and Fostering Agency — Ministry of Education, Culture, Research, and Technology of the Republic Indonesia, 2016.
Malay
Etymology
From Arabic عَجَائِب (ʿajāʾib).
Pronunciation
- (Johor-Selangor) IPA(key): /ad͡ʒaep/
- (Riau-Lingga) IPA(key): /ad͡ʒaɪp/
- Rhymes: -aep, -ep
Adjective
ajaib (Jawi spelling عجاءيب)
- magical (relating to magic)
- miraculous (by supernatural or uncommon causes)
Derived terms
- keajaiban (“miracle, wonder, mystery”)
Further reading
- “ajaib” in Pusat Rujukan Persuratan Melayu | Malay Literary Reference Centre, Kuala Lumpur: Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka, 2017.