Becik
/jv/Source Language: The language or dialect this term originates from (JV).Definition & Context
AdjectiveAdjective
A word or phrase naming an attribute, added to or grammatically related to a noun to modify or describe it.
Describing a quality or condition that is “good”, commendable, or morally correct. This term is frequently used to describe human behavior or the outcome of an action that brings benefit.
Synonyms & Variants
bagus
Having good quality
baik
The standard equivalent in Indonesian.
elok
Very good or beautiful
kebajikan
Something that brings goodness, safety, or fortune of an ethical nature.
saleh
Moral quality related to religious obedience and spiritually correct behavior.
apik
Apik refers more to aesthetics, while becik refers to morality.
utomo
A more poetic or formal variation.
bene
Usage limited to specific social groups.
Usage Notes or Etymology
Etymologically, becik originates from Old Javanese, referring to moral beauty and order. In Javanese philosophy, this term is often paired in the proverb becik ketitik ala ketara, meaning good deeds will be recognized and evil will eventually be exposed. Its modern usage maintains high ethical values. Although categorized as regional vocabulary, it is frequently absorbed into informal Indonesian conversations to emphasize sincerity or a deeper moral quality compared to the standard word baik.
Real-world Usage
Dadi wong kudu becik marang wong liyane. (Jadi orang harus baik kepada sesama.)
English Translation
Representative of real-world usage and contextual accuracy.