insentif

Indonesian

Etymology

From English incentive, from Medieval Latin incentivus (“that strikes up or sets the tune”), from incinere (“to strike up”), from in (“in, on”) + canere (“to sing”). Compare to Belgian Dutch incentief.

Pronunciation

  • (Standard Indonesian) IPA(key): /inˈsɛntif/ [inˈsen̪.t̪ɪf]
  • Rhymes: -ɛntif
  • Syllabification: in‧sen‧tif

Noun

insèntif (plural insentif-insentif)

  1. incentive, a bonus or reward, often monetary, to work harder
    Synonyms: bonus, komisi, persenan, tip

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