Where does “encik” come from?
encik (Malay) comes from Hokkien 阿姊.
encik (Malay): term of address conferred on an adult male of moderate or unknown position, usually when the name is unknown; mister
Definitions
- term of address conferred on an adult male of moderate or unknown position, usually when the name is unknown; mister
Ancestry of “encik”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hokkien | 阿姊 | — |