kelebihan

Kelebihan is a term used in Malay and Indonesian that denotes an advantage, benefit, or surplus. It can refer to favorable aspects of a person, object, situation, or process, as well as to quantities that exceed what is necessary.

Etymology and sense: The word is formed from the root lebih, meaning "more," with the noun suffix -an, yielding a concept of excess or added value. In both languages, kelebihan is commonly paired with kekurangan to discuss pros and cons, and it can describe both qualitative advantages and quantitative surplus.

Common uses: In product or service descriptions, kelebihan refers to the benefits or strengths, for example, "kelebihan produk ini adalah ketahanan dan harga yang kompetitif" (the product’s advantages include durability and a competitive price). It also describes personal strengths, e.g., "kelebihan seseorang" as a person’s strengths. In business or logistics, kelebihan can mean surplus stock, such as "kelebihan stok."

Related terms and nuances: Kelebihan is often contrasted with kekurangan (disadvantages) and, in some contexts, with keuntungan (profit or benefit) and manfaat (usefulness). The precise meaning depends on context, especially whether the emphasis is on value, comparison, or quantity.

See also: Kekurangan; Keuntungan; Manfaat.