ganjil genap

Indonesian

Etymology

Compound of ganjil (“odd”) +‎ genap (“even”).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˌɡan.d͡ʒil ɡəˈnap/, [ˌɡan.d͡ʒɪl ɡəˈnap]

Noun

ganjil genap (uncountable)

1. (road transport) the policy of limiting the number of cars that can pass through a road at certain times based on the number plate and date, is carried out to reduce congestion, density and air pollution.

Further reading

• “ganjil genap” 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.