khas

See also: Khas and ǃkhās

Indonesian

Etymology

From Malay khas, from Classical Malay khas, from Arabic خَاصّ (ḵāṣṣ).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): [ˈxas]
• Hyphenation: khas

Adjective

khas

1. special

   Synonyms: istimewa, khusus, tersendiri, spesial

2. unique

   Synonym: unik

Usage notes

While both meaning are listed in standard dictionary, it is rare to be used for sense of special. While in Standard Malay khas, it is used for sense of special.

Derived terms

• kekhasan
• mengkhaskan
• terkhas

 

Further reading

• “khas” 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.

Kalasha

Etymology

From Sanskrit घास (ghāsa).

Noun

khas

1. grass

Malay

Etymology

From Arabic خَاصّ (ḵāṣṣ).

Pronunciation

• Rhymes: -as

Adjective

khas (Jawi spelling خاص)

1. special

   hadiah khas

   special gift

2. specialized, dedicated

   gerabak khas untuk wanita

   dedicated (train) car for women

Derived terms

• kekhasan

See also

• istimewa

Further reading

• “khas” in Pusat Rujukan Persuratan Melayu | Malay Literary Reference Centre, Kuala Lumpur: Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka, 2017.