Akrab

Indonesian

Alternative forms

• akrab

Etymology

From Malay Akrab, from Classical Malay اقرب (Akrab), from Arabic عَقْرَب (ʕaqrab, “Scorpius”).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): [ˈak̚rap̚]
• Hyphenation: Ak‧rab

Proper noun

Akrab

1. (obsolete) Scorpius: a constellation of the zodiac, roughly shaped like a scorpion. Its brightest star is the red giant Antares.

   Synonyms: Skorpio, Kala

See also

Zodiac signs in Indonesian (layout · text)
Aries, Hamal, Mesa	Taurus, Saur, Wrisaba	Gemini, Jauza, Mintuna	Kanser, Sartan, Karkata
Leo, Asad, Singa	Virgo, Sunbulat, Kanya, Mayang	Libra, Mizan, Tula	Skorpio, Akrab, Kala
Sagitarius, Kaus, Danuh	Kaprikornus, Jadi, Makara	Akuarius, Delu, Kumba	Pises, Hut, Mina

Further reading

• “Akrab” in Kamus Besar Bahasa Indonesia, Jakarta: Agency for Language Development and Cultivation – Ministry of Education, Culture, Research, and Technology of the Republic of Indonesia, 2016.