Terfikir

Terfikir is a Malay word that translates to "thought of" or "occurred to" in English. It is a verb that describes the spontaneous emergence of an idea, a memory, or a realization in someone's mind. The word often implies a sudden or unexpected mental event.

The root of "terfikir" is "fikir," which means "to think." The prefix "ter-" in Malay commonly indicates a passive or unintentional action, or something that happens as a result of an external force or circumstance. Therefore, "terfikir" suggests that a thought has come to someone without them actively trying to produce it.

It can be used in various contexts. For example, someone might say "Tiba-tiba saya terfikir tentangnya" which means "Suddenly I thought of him/her." This implies that the person's thoughts drifted to that individual unexpectedly. Another usage could be "Saya terfikir untuk pergi ke kedai" meaning "I thought of going to the shop," indicating a spontaneous decision or idea to visit a shop. The word captures the moment when something pops into one's consciousness.