Naksir
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VerbVerb
A word used to describe an action, state, or occurrence.
To feel romantically attracted to someone; to like or admire someone beyond mere friendship. The word describes a state of having a “crush” on another person, typically accompanied by a desire to grow closer or pursue a romantic relationship.
Synonyms & Variants
demen
A casual or slang term used to express liking or love.
jatuh hati
To fall in love or develop romantic feelings for someone.
kesengsem
Captivated or smitten by someone, often with deep and persistent feelings (often used in Javanese dialect).
suka
Having a feeling of pleasure, interest, or fondness for something.
tertarik
To feel attracted or drawn to someone or something.
menyukai
A more general and neutral standard synonym; can refer to liking someone romantically or non-romantically, making its semantic scope broader than 'naksir'.
gebetan
A closely related urban slang term; 'gebetan' refers to the object of 'naksir' (the person one has a crush on), not the verb itself, but both belong to the same romantic slang register.
jatuh cinta
An expression with deeper and more intense meaning than 'naksir'; 'jatuh cinta' implies fully developed love, while 'naksir' denotes an early stage of attraction or a crush.
Usage Notes or Etymology
Derived from the Malay/formal word taksir, meaning to assess or evaluate someone. In Indonesian youth conversation since the 1980s, the meaning narrowed specifically to romantic contexts. Commonly used among peers, rarely spoken directly to the person one has feelings for.
Real-world Usage
Gue naksir sama cewek yang suka selfie.
English Translation
Representative of real-world usage and contextual accuracy.