gaib
Indonesian
editAlternative forms
editEtymology
editFrom Arabic غَيْب (ḡayb, “that which is unseen, unperceived, unwitnessed, yet to be seen”). Doublet of raib.
Pronunciation
editAdjective
editgaib (comparative lebih gaib, superlative paling gaib or tergaib, equative segaib)
- enchanting (having the ability to enchant)
- esoteric (having to do with concepts that are highly theoretical and without obvious practical application; often with mystical or religious connotations)
- not directly visible; can only be seen with a power; can be roughly translated as invisible.
- magical
- Synonym: magis
- of, relating to, or by means of magic.
- enchanting; having the ability to enchant.
- mystical (having a spiritual or magical significance that transcends human understanding)
- Synonym: mistis
- occult
- supernatural
- Synonym: supernatural