A1 adjective Neutral. Suitable for all contexts, from formal to informal.

baik

/ˈba.ɪk̚/

Exemplos

1

Dia orang yang sangat baik.

He is a very kind person.

2

Cuaca hari ini baik sekali.

The weather today is very good.

3

Apakah kamu baik-baik saja?

Are you doing well / Are you okay?

4

Semoga beruntung dan tetap baik!

Good luck and stay well!

5

Ini adalah ide yang baik.

This is a good idea.

Colocações comuns

orang baik (good person)
berbuat baik (to do good deeds)
kabar baik (good news)

How to Use It

Notas de uso

Highly versatile. Can describe people (kind, good-hearted), things (good quality, effective), situations (favorable), and health (well). Often used in greetings and farewells.

Erros comuns

Confusing 'baik' with 'betul' (correct/true). While 'baik' can mean 'right' in a moral sense, 'betul' is for factual correctness.
Not using 'baik-baik saja' when asked 'Apa kabar?'. A simple 'baik' might sound a bit abrupt in isolation.

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Origem da palavra

From Proto-Malayic *ba(r)ik, from Proto-Malayo-Polynesian *ba(R)iq. Ultimately from Proto-Austronesian *ba(R)iq ('good').

Dica de memorização

Think of 'baik' as sounding a bit like 'bike'. If someone is riding their bike, they are probably feeling 'baik' (good) and it's a 'baik' (good) activity.

Perguntas frequentes

3 perguntas

'Baik' generally refers to quality, moral goodness, or well-being (e.g., a good person, feeling well). 'Bagus' often refers to aesthetic quality, functionality, or general approval (e.g., a good car, a good performance).

'Baik-baik saja' literally means 'good-good only' and is a common way to say 'I'm fine' or 'Everything is fine' in response to a greeting like 'Apa kabar?' (How are you?).

Yes, 'baik' can function as an adverb, often meaning 'well' or 'properly'. For example, 'Dia berbicara bahasa Inggris dengan baik' (He speaks English well).

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