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Balinese

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A
Balinese
adri[adri]
noun
A poetic or elevated word used to describe a mountain or high peak.

“Gunung Agung ento adri sane tegeh.”

Mount Agung is a tall mountain.

Also means
  1. mountain

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Balinese
arta[artə]
noun
Refers to material possessions, money, or riches.

“Ida madue arta sane akeh.”

He possesses a lot of wealth.

Also means
  1. wealth
  2. meaning

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Balinese
airsania[ar-sa-ni-a]Appears in an example
noun
This is a cardinal direction pointing toward the northeast. It is part of the traditional Balinese directional system.

“ᬧᬸᬭᬸᬲᬂᬓᬦᬶᬂᬆᬇᬃᬲᬦᬶᬅ”

The mountain is located to the northeast.

Also means
  1. northeast

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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B
Balinese
bak[bak]
noun
An object that can be used to hold or carry things, especially water.

“Bak toya punika sampun bek.”

The water container is already full.

Also means
  1. container
  2. water container

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Balinese
bek[bək]
adj
Describes a container or space that has no more room left inside.

“Botolné suba bek misi yéh.”

The bottle is already full of water.

Also means
  1. full

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Balinese
buah[buah]
noun
The sweet or fleshy product of a tree or plant that contains seeds and can be eaten as food.

“Tiang meli buah di peken.”

I bought fruit at the market.

Also means
  1. fruit

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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C
Balinese
canang[t͡ʃanaŋ]
noun
A small palm-leaf basket containing flowers, used as a daily offering in Balinese Hinduism.

“Ibu ngaturang canang di sanggah.”

Mother places an offering at the family shrine.

Also means
  1. betel
  2. offering

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Balinese
celeng[ce-leng]
noun
A domesticated mammal with a snout and a curly tail, often kept for food.

“Celengé sedeng ngamah di kandang.”

The pig is eating in the pen.

Also means
  1. alternative spelling of céléng
  2. pig

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Balinese
ceta[t͡ʃə.tə]
verb
To form an opinion or answer without having certain knowledge.

“Tiang ceta ané lakar teka.”

I guess he will come.

Also means
  1. to guess

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Balinese
cokorAppears in an example
noun
The lower extremity of the leg below the ankle, on which a person stands or walks.

“Cokor tiange sakit karena menek gunung.”

My foot hurts because I climbed a mountain.

Also means
  1. foot
  2. leg

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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E
Balinese
endas[en-das]
noun
The top part of the human body that contains the brain, eyes, and mouth.

“Endasne sakit krana ia kurang sirep.”

His head hurts because he slept too little.

Also means
  1. head

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Balinese
endog[en-dog]
noun
An oval object laid by a bird or reptile that contains a developing baby.

“Tiang ngajeng endog goreng.”

I am eating a fried egg.

Also means
  1. egg

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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G
Balinese
giri[gi-ri]
noun
A very large natural elevation of the earth's surface.

“Giri punika tegeh pisan.”

That mountain is very high.

Also means
  1. mountain

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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J
Balinese
jan[jan]
noun
A structure used for climbing up or down, such as a ladder or stairs.

“Jan punika tegeh pesan.”

That ladder is very tall.

Also means
  1. ladder
  2. stair

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Balinese
jaya[d͡ʒa.jə]Appears in an example
noun
The act of winning or success in a contest or struggle.

“Ipun ngamolihang jaya ring pacentokan punika.”

He obtained victory in the competition.

Also means
  1. victory

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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K
Balinese
kaja[kadʒə]
noun
A cardinal direction in Balinese culture referring to the area towards the mountains, specifically Mount Agung. Depending on where you are on the island, this can correspond to north or south.

“Titiang lunga ka kaja.”

I am going towards the mountain.

Also means
  1. mountainward (direction); towards the mountain (i.e. towards Mount Agung)
  2. south
  3. north
  4. mountainward

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Balinese
kangen[ˈka.ŋən]
adj
Feeling a strong wish or longing to have or do something.

“Tiang kangen nepukin ia.”

I am eager to see him.

Also means
  1. desirous, feeling desire; eagerly wishing; eager to obtain.
  2. desirous

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Balinese
kenyang
adj
Something that is stretched tight or held in a stiff, rigid position.

“Tali punika kenyang pisan.”

The rope is very tight.

Also means
  1. taut
  2. tight
  3. stretched
  4. stiff
  5. rigid
  6. unyielding
  7. stubborn
  8. erect

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Balinese
kunda[kun.da]
noun
A metal container used during religious ceremonies to hold sacred fire.

“Ané kunda ento anggona mamuja.”

That ritual brazier is used for worship.

Also means
  1. ritual brazier

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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M
Balinese
méga[mé-ga]
noun
A visible mass of condensed water vapor floating in the sky.

“Méga tebel ngulangunin langit.”

Thick clouds fill the sky.

Also means
  1. cloud

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Balinese
meru
noun
A sacred, multi-tiered roof structure found in Balinese temples representing the cosmic mountain.

“ᬧᬶᬓᬾᬂ ᬮᬸᬳᬸᬃ ᬫᬾᬭᬸ”

The high shrine is a meru.

Also means
  1. alternative spelling of méru
  2. multi-tiered shrine

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Balinese
misi[mi-si]
verb
To contain or have something inside. It describes a state of being filled with a substance or quality.

“Botole puniki misi yeh.”

This bottle is full of water.

Also means
  1. to be full of

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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N
Balinese
niscaya[nis-ca-ya]
adv
An adverb used to express that something is sure or definite.

“Ipun niscaya jagi rauh.”

He will certainly come.

Also means
  1. certainly, surely
  2. certainly

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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P
Balinese
pai[pa-i]
noun
A flat-bodied fish found in the ocean with a long, thin tail.

“Iba nepukin pai di pasihé.”

You saw a stingray in the sea.

Also means
  1. stingray

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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R
Balinese
resi[rəsi]Appears in an example
noun
A Hindu sage or holy man who is considered wise and enlightened.

“Resi punika sampun ngamolihang kaweruhan sané tegeh.”

That holy man has attained high wisdom.

Also means
  1. rishi
  2. holy man
  3. prophet

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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S
Balinese
sirah[si.rah]
noun
The upper part of the human body that contains the brain, eyes, and mouth.

“Sirah tiang sakit sajan.”

My head hurts very much.

Also means
  1. head

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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T
Balinese
tai[tai]
noun
Waste matter that is discharged from the bowels.

“Ampunang ngutang tai sembarangan.”

Do not throw excrement everywhere.

Also means
  1. excrement
  2. feces

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Balinese
tuun[tu-un]Appears in an example
verb
To move from a higher place to a lower place.

“Ia tuun uli gunung.”

He descended from the mountain.

Also means
  1. to descend

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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U
Balinese
ukur[u-kur]
verb
To calculate the size, amount, or extent of something using a standard unit.

“Tiang ngukur tegeh tembok punika.”

I am measuring the height of that wall.

Also means
  1. to measure (ascertain the quantity of a unit)
  2. to measure

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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W
Balinese
wakul[wakul]
noun
A container made of woven materials used for holding or carrying items.

“Tiang ngaba wakul ka peken.”

I bring a basket to the market.

Also means
  1. basket

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Balinese
woh[woh]
noun
The sweet or fleshy product of a tree or plant that contains seeds.

“Titiang numbas woh ring peken.”

I am buying fruit at the market.

Also means
  1. fruit

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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ᬅ
Balinese
ᬅᬤ᭄ᬭᬶ
noun
This term is the Balinese script spelling for the word adri, which means mountain or peak.

“ᬇᬦᬶᬅᬤ᭄ᬭᬶ”

This is a mountain.

Also means
  1. mountain

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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ᬓ
Balinese
ᬓᬚ
noun
Refers to the direction towards the mountains, which is considered north in the Balinese cardinal system.

“ᬮᬫ᭄ᬧᬄ ᬓᬚ”

Go towards the north (mountains).

Also means
  1. kaja
  2. north

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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ᬕ
Balinese
ᬕᬶᬭᬶ
noun
The Balinese script representation for the word giri, commonly used to refer to a mountain.

“ᬕᬶᬭᬶᬏᬦᭂᬦ᭄ᬤᬄ”

The mountain is beautiful.

Also means
  1. mountain

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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ᬖ
Balinese
ᬖᬝ
noun
A vessel or container typically used for holding water or other items.

“ᬳᬶᬲᬶᬦ᭄ ᬖᬝᬦ᭄ᬬᬾ ᬲᬸᬤᬃ”

The contents of the pot are clean.

Also means
  1. pot

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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ᬥ
Balinese
ᬥᬷᬧ[dhi-pa]
noun
A device for giving light, typically consisting of an electric bulb or flame inside a glass or plastic container.

“ᬥᬷᬧ ᬦᬶᬦᬶ ᬫᬫᬶᬦᭂᬂ ᬲᬸᬤᬾᬂ”

The lamp is very bright.

Also means
  1. lamp, torch
  2. lamp

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Balinese
ᬥᬦAppears in an example
noun
An abundance of valuable possessions or money.

“ᬥᬦ ᬕᬶᬭ”

The wealth of the mountain.

Also means
  1. wealth

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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ᬦ
Balinese
ᬦᬶᬰ᭄ᬘᬬ
adv
Used to express that something is definitely true or will definitely happen.

“Ipun ᬦᬶᬰ᭄ᬘᬬ lakar teka.”

He will certainly come.

Also means
  1. Balinese spelling of niscaya
  2. certainly

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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ᬩ
Balinese
ᬩᬬᬸ
noun
The Balinese script term for energy, breath, or life force.

“ᬩᬬᬸ tiange lemah.”

My energy is weak.

Also means
  1. Balinese spelling of bayu
  2. energy

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Balinese
ᬩᬸᬓᬸ[bu-ku]
noun
A bound set of pages containing text or images.

“ᬇᬤ ᬫᬯᬘ ᬩᬸᬓᬸ.”

He is reading a book.

Also means
  1. book

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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ᬫ
Balinese
ᬫᬶᬲᬶ[mi-si]
verb
To have something inside or include something.

“ᬪᬵᬚᬦ᭄ᬬᬾ ᬫᬶᬲᬶ ᬢᭂᬳ᭄.”

The container contains tea.

Also means
  1. to contain

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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ᬯ
Balinese
ᬯᬓᬸᬮ᭄[wa-kul]
noun
A type of traditional woven basket used for carrying or storing goods.

“ᬇᬦᬦᬕᬸᬦᬓᬦ᭄ᬯᬓᬸᬮ᭄ᬧᬸᬦᬶᬓᬵᬫᬶᬦᬵᬓᬵᬦ᭄ᬧᬵᬤᬶ.”

She uses the basket to hold rice.

Also means
  1. Balinese spelling of wakul

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Balinese
ᬯᬮᬹ[wa-lu]
noun
A large, round, orange-yellow fruit often used for cooking or as a container.

“ᬲᬬᬸᬭᬦᬾ ᬫᬫᬫᬲᬓ᭄ ᬯᬮᬹ”

The vegetable dish contains pumpkin.

Also means
  1. Balinese spelling of walu (pumpkin, flask, gourd)
  2. pumpkin

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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ᬰ
Balinese
ᬰᬦ᭄ᬢᬶAppears in an example
noun
A word representing peace or tranquility. It is often used in cultural or spiritual contexts.

“ᬫᭂᬕᬩᬾᬕᬶᬬᬦ᭄ᬧᭂᬦ᭄ᬦᬶᬪᭂᬦ᭄ᬦᬂᬰᬦ᭄ᬢᬶ᭞”

Let us maintain our peace.

Also means
  1. Balinese spelling of santi
  2. peace

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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ᬳ
Balinese
ᬳᬜ᭄ᬘᬗᬦ᭄[an-ca-ngan]
noun
This is the Balinese script spelling of the word ancangan.

“ᬳᬜ᭄ᬘᬗᬦ᭄ ᬧᬦ᭄ᬢᬄ ᬳᬦᬦᬾ”

The ancangan of the forest.

Also means
  1. Balinese spelling of ancangan
  2. ancangan

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Balinese
ᬳᬸᬂᬕᬄ[ung-gah]Appears in an example
verb
This term refers to the act of moving upward or ascending.

“ᬲᬗᭂᬧᬗ᭄ᬧᬸᬲ᭄ᬧᬵᬤᬵᬦ᭄ᬳᬸᬂᬕᬄᬫᬗᭂᬓᬾᬦ᭄ᬤᬶᬬᬵᬦ᭄”

The person went up the stairs.

Also means
  1. Balinese spelling of unggah
  2. to go up

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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