bagus

Bagus is a native word in Indonesian and Malay that functions as an adjective meaning "good" or "fine." It is widely used across Indonesian-speaking communities to describe quality, suitability, or general approval. In everyday speech, it can appear before a noun as a descriptor (barang bagus, kualitas bagus) or after a verb as a predicative compliment (pekerjaan bagus). It can also serve as an interjection to express approval or satisfaction with a result (Bagus!). Common intensifications include phrases like bag us sekali or sangat bagus in formal or emphatic contexts.

Etymology and usage notes: bag us is a straightforward Malayic term with cognates across Malay-speaking regions. In Indonesian, the word is treated as a standard part of the everyday lexicon and is used in education, media, commerce, and casual conversation. It carries a positive value judgment and is less formal than some synonyms like "baik" but remains widely understood in both formal and informal settings.

As a given name: Bagus is also a masculine given name in Indonesia, especially in Java and Bali, though it is understood nationally. The name conveys the positive meaning of goodness or excellence and is often used on its own or as part of a longer name. It is typically not used as a surname.

Pronunciation: bag us is pronounced with two syllables, roughly as [ˈba.ɡus] in Indonesian phonology.

See also: similar positive descriptors in Indonesian, such as baik (good) and berkualitas (of quality). In Indonesian dictionaries, bag us is listed as a common adjective and is routinely encountered in everyday language.