aib

Indonesian

Etymology

From Malay aib, from Classical Malay عاءيب (aib), from Arabic عَيْب (ʕayb, “disgrace, shame”).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /aʲib/
• Hyphenation: aib

Adjective

aib

1. ashamed

Synonyms

• malu, hina, buruk

Noun

aib (plural aib-aib)

1. disgrace

   Perasaan malu akibat aib yang terbongkar membuatnya tidak berani keluar rumah.

   The feeling of shame due to his disgrace being exposed made him not dare leave the house.

2. shame

Derived terms

• mengaibkan (“to disgrace”)
• keaiban