Malay · Family & People
adik
Younger sibling
Beginnernoun
Definition
A younger brother or sister.
Example
Adik saya suka main bola sepak.
My younger sibling likes playing football.
Etymology
'Adik' translates to 'younger sibling' and derives from the Malay idiomatic expressions related to kinship. This term signifies affection and sibling bonds in Malay families.
How & Where It’s Used
'Adik' is commonly used in both spoken and written forms, in informal and formal contexts, especially to refer to younger siblings or younger acquaintances across Malaysia and Indonesia.