Basics Balinese Language
April 16, 2008 – 9:51 pmBalinese language is pretty much related to the caste system which still exist among Balinese society. The way you speak Balinese language is depending to whom you are talking to. There are 4 castes in Bali and they are Brahmana (the highest), Ksatria, Waisya and Sudra. You can not speak the same Balinese language when you talk to me (Sudra) and then talk to a Brahmana one. It is a taboo. In general there are three levels of Balinese language and they are Bali Alus (the highest level), Bali Madya (middle level) and Bali Sor (the lowest level). Bali Madya and Bali Sor are well spoken in Balinese daily life and can be used amongst friends. Here is one example of the difference between the three:
1. Bali Alus : Sampun ngrayunang? (have you had your lunch/dinner?)
2. Bali Madya : Sampun Ngajeng? (same meaning)
3. Bali Sor : Sube medaar? (same meaning)
Don’t worry about those three kinds of Balinese language. All you need is some basic expression in Balinese language which are commonly accepted Bali wide.
1. Greetings:
a. Good Morning : Rahajeng Semeng
b. Good Evening : Rahajeng Wengi
c. Thank you : Suksma
d. Excuse me! : Sugra nggih!
e. My name is John : Wastan tiang John
f. How are you? : Punapi gatra?
g. I am fine : Tiang becik-becik
h. Good Bye : Pamit Nggih
2. Mad/angry/worries expression:
a. Damn! : Ndas bedag!
b. F*ck You! : Ndas Keleng Ci!
c. Oh my God! : Dewa ratu!
3. Basics daily expression.
a. Where have you been? : Dija mara?
b. Where are you going? : Kal kija?
c. I am from United States : Tiang uling Amerika
d. What time is it? : Jam kuda niki?
e. How much? : Aji kuda niki?
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10 Responses to “Basics Balinese Language”
Rahajeng Semeng, wastan tiang Sakti. Tiang uling Bandung. Punapi gatra?
hehehehe…
By S a k t i
on Apr 17, 2008
rahajeng wengi……
Sube medaar?
btw, perasaan layoutnya berubah mulu deh. kayak kadal
By dian
on Apr 17, 2008
sakti, waaaaaa sudah pintar bahasa bali neh
mbak dian, themenya masih sama kok
sedang mencari identitas diri
By devari
on Apr 17, 2008
@ devari: hehehehe gak lah.. wong itu cuma ngutip contekan diatas…
hehehe ya sambil belajar…
By S a k t i
on Apr 17, 2008
cak cak ndasne…! (= go to hell..!)
believe me, i really want to listen to balinese dialect.
By mohammad
on Apr 17, 2008
mohammad, hehe
let’s have voice chat
By devari
on Apr 18, 2008
“Jaje uli Jaje Gina Satuh Satuh!” English : Cakes!
Now sing it! and put some relevan words to (…)
“Jaje uli jaja gina satuh satuh, ngelah … anggon gina … …!”
hahaha
By saylow
on Apr 18, 2008
wakakak LOL i am speechless. its been a while since last time I heard that f*cking nice song
LOL
By devari
on Apr 18, 2008
What’re the correct answer to replace … and the double second … ???
I am so sorry, I’ve never heard this song before
By Lolak
on Apr 29, 2008
hahah LOL, hi lolak pls ask the damn Saylow
By devari
on Apr 29, 2008