Indonesian

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Etymology

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From Malay menikahi, from Classical Malay menikahi. Equivalent to nikah +‎ meng- -i.

Verb

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menikahi (passive dinikahi)

  1. (transitive) to marry
    Dalam hukum Islam, jika seseorang ingin berhubungan seksual, dia harus menikahi wanita tersebut terlebih dahulu.
    In Islamic law, if one is willing to have sexual intercourse, one must first marry the woman in question.