ajaib

Indonesian

Alternative forms

• adjaib (pre-1947, 1947-1972)

Etymology

From Malay ajaib, from Classical Malay عجأيب (ajaib), from Arabic عَجَائِب (ʕajāʔib).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): [ˈad͡ʒaʲɪp]
• Hyphenation: aja‧ib

Adjective

ajaib

1. magical
2. miraculous, astonishing
3. weird, unusual

   Synonyms: ganjil, aneh, jarang

Derived terms

• keajaiban (“miracle, wonder, magic”)

Further reading

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

Malay

Etymology

From Arabic عَجَائِب (ʕajāʔib).

Pronunciation

• (Johor-Selangor) IPA^(key): /ad͡ʒaep/
• (Riau-Lingga) IPA^(key): /ad͡ʒaɪp/
• Rhymes: -aep, -ep

Adjective

ajaib (Jawi spelling عجاءيب)

1. magical (relating to magic)
2. 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.