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Balinese

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A
Balinese
akah[a-kah]
noun
The part of a plant that grows underground and absorbs water and nutrients.

“Akah punyan biu punika ageng.”

The roots of that banana tree are big.

Also means
  1. root (of plant)

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

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Balinese
ala[a.lə]
adj
Describing something that is not good or wicked in nature.

“Suba dadi ala ngenahé.”

It has become bad in appearance.

Also means
  1. bad
  2. evil

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

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Balinese
alot[a-lot]
adj
Difficult to cut, chew, or break; resilient.

“Daging puniki alot pisan.”

This meat is very tough.

Also means
  1. tough

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

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Balinese
alus
adj
Describes something that is smooth, elegant, or high-class. In Balinese culture, it also refers to the formal language register.

“Ipun mabasa alus pisan.”

He speaks very refined language.

Also means
  1. fine, soft, small
  2. cultured, refined, elegant, graceful
  3. alus (the highest register in Balinese)
  4. refined

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

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Balinese
ancangan[an-ca-ngan]
noun
A spirit or nymph believed to guard or inhabit a specific natural place like a tree, stone, or river.

“Pangrastiti ring ancangan segara punika krama irika.”

The local people pray to the spirit of the sea there.

Also means
  1. the spirit or nymph of any particular place (river mouth, tree, stone, etc.)
  2. spirit

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

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Balinese
angin[a.ŋin]
noun
The natural movement of air outside.

“Angin punika ngawinang dingin.”

The wind makes it cold.

Also means
  1. wind

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

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Balinese
asana[a.sa.nə]
noun
A specific way of sitting, often used during meditation or formal ceremonies.

“Ia ngambil asana sane becik.”

He takes a good seating posture.

Also means
  1. posture (of seating)

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

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Balinese
aya[a-ya]
adj
Used to describe something that is large in size.

“Punika umah aya.”

That is a big house.

Also means
  1. big
  2. large

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

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B
Balinese
balé[ba-lé]
noun
A traditional Balinese open-air structure or pavilion.

“Ditu ada balé ane bagus.”

There is a beautiful building there.

Also means
  1. building

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

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Balinese
bangsa[baŋ.sə]
noun
A group of people who share a common culture, history, or government. It can also refer to people of noble birth.

“I raga cinta teken bangsa.”

We love our nation.

Also means
  1. nation
  2. nobility

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

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Balinese
banjar[ban-jar]
noun
A banjar is a local community organization or village council in Bali consisting of married men. It manages social, religious, and administrative affairs for the residents in a specific area.

“Ditu di banjar, krama sami mapupul ngrembug parikrama desa.”

There at the banjar, all the villagers gathered to discuss village activities.

Also means
  1. banjar (a Balinese village council made up of married men)
  2. a Balinese village council

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

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Balinese
banten[ban-ten]
noun
An offering prepared for gods or spirits in Balinese culture. It is a fundamental part of daily rituals and ceremonies.

“Tiang ngaturang banten ring sanggah.”

I offer an offering at the family shrine.

Also means
  1. offering (for gods/spirits)

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

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Balinese
barong[baroŋ]
noun
A protective spirit in Balinese mythology represented by a lion-like creature that guards against evil.

“Barong masesolahan ring pura.”

The Barong is performing at the temple.

Also means
  1. beneficent force of nature which works against evil spirits, embodied in the figure of an animal
  2. beneficent force of nature

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

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Balinese
bayu[ba-yu]
noun
The natural movement of air outside.

“Bayu punika marasa dingin.”

The wind feels cold.

Also means
  1. wind

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

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Balinese
bé[be]
noun
A food item served as a side dish to accompany rice, such as fish or other protein.

“Tiang ngajeng nasi misi bé.”

I am eating rice with a side dish of meat or fish.

Also means
  1. fish
  2. meat, fish, tofu, egg (everything that is eaten with rice except vegetables)

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

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Balinese
béda[bé-da]
adj
Not the same as another thing; distinct in nature or quality.

“Punyan puniki béda sajan sareng punyan punika.”

This tree is very different from that tree.

Also means
  1. different

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

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Balinese
bencana[bəɲt͡ʃanə]
noun
An event that causes great damage or loss.

“Kita harus waspada terhadap bencana.”

We must be alert to disasters.

Also means
  1. disaster
  2. danger

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

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Balinese
buku[bu.ku]
noun
The connection point where bones meet, such as in your fingers, or a segment on a bamboo stalk.

“Buku jarine sakit santukan kakeh ngetik.”

My finger joints hurt because I typed too much.

Also means
  1. joint (of fingers or similar structures)
  2. articulation: a small block or segment of something (of bamboos or similar structures)
  3. taboo for cutting down segmented plants

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

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Balinese
bulan
noun
The moon that shines in the night sky. It can also refer to a period of time of approximately thirty days.

“Bulané galang pisan wengi puniki.”

The moon is very bright tonight.

Also means
  1. moon (largest natural satellite of planet Earth)
  2. moon (any substantially sized natural satellite of a planet)
  3. month (period into which a year is divided)
  4. moon

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

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C
Balinese
cakrawarti
noun
A title for a powerful emperor or a universal monarch who rules over vast lands. The term literally refers to a wheel-turner or a ruler whose chariot wheels roll everywhere without obstruction.

“Ida Sang Prabhu kabaos ratu cakrawarti sané nguubin jagat.”

The king is called a chakravartin ruler who governs the world.

Also means
  1. chakravartin
  2. wheel-turner

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

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Balinese
candi[t͡ʃandi]
noun
A vertical structural post often made of wood or stone.

“Candi punika kakaryanin saking kayu.”

That pillar is made of wood.

Also means
  1. a pillar of stone or wood

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

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Balinese
candra[can-dra]
noun
The natural satellite that orbits the Earth and is visible at night.

“Candra galang pisan malam puniki.”

The moon is very bright tonight.

Also means
  1. moon

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

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Balinese
carik[t͡ʃarik]
noun
A field used for growing rice or a mark of punctuation used in writing.

“Ipun nuju ka carik badangin.”

They are going to the rice field in the west.

Also means
  1. sawah
  2. hooked slanting stroke used as a mark of punctuation
  3. boundary, line, strip
  4. clause, phrase
  5. left over food
  6. village clerk

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

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D
Balinese
dadong[da-dong]
noun
The word refers to a person's grandmother. It is also used as a polite way to address any elderly woman.

“Dadong tiange suba lingsir.”

My grandmother is already old.

Also means
  1. grandmother
  2. polite form of address for any elderly woman

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

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Balinese
danta[dantə]
noun
One of the hard, white structures inside the mouth used for biting or chewing.

“Danta tiang sakit krana liu ngajeng permen.”

My tooth hurts because I ate a lot of candy.

Also means
  1. tooth

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

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Balinese
detya[de-tya]
noun
A term referring to a class of beings in Hindu mythology, often translated as a giant or demon.

“Detya punika wantah mrasidayang kalahang olih dewa.”

The detya was only able to be defeated by the god.

Also means
  1. alternative form of daitya

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

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Balinese
dirga[dir.ɡə]
adj
Used to describe something that has a great length.

“Yéning iraga ngupahian dirga, suba tusing dadi kanti.”

If we give something long, it shouldn't be too much.

Also means
  1. long

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

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Balinese
dusun[dʊ.sʊn]
noun
A word used to describe a small, rural settlement or the countryside area.

“Ipun maurip ring dusun sane asri.”

They live in a beautiful village.

Also means
  1. village
  2. rural
  3. countryside

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

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G
Balinese
gadang[ga-dang]
adj
Refers to the color of grass, leaves, or fresh plants.

“Duané gadang pisan.”

The leaves are very green.

Also means
  1. green

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

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Balinese
gaga[ɡa.ɡə]
noun
A field used for agricultural cultivation, specifically dry land farming.

“Tiang ngarit di gaga.”

I am cutting grass in the field.

Also means
  1. field

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

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Balinese
galuh[ɡa.luh]
noun
A princess or a royal woman in traditional Balinese stories.

“I galuh jagi lunga ka puri.”

The princess is going to the palace.

Also means
  1. princess

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

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Balinese
gedong[ɡədoŋ]
noun
A structure with a roof and walls that is used for housing, storage, or religious purposes.

“Gedong punika kanggé genah sembahyang.”

That building is used as a place for prayer.

Also means
  1. building
  2. (walled) shrine

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

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Balinese
gelar[ɡə.lar]
noun
To set things out in a specific order or to lay something flat. It can also refer to formal rules or organizational structures.

“Ipun ngawedar gelar sane becik pisan.”

They arranged everything very neatly.

Also means
  1. arrange, spread out
  2. order, regulation
  3. strengthening
  4. ambush, enclosure
  5. battle-order
  6. feast necessities
  7. arrange

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

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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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Balinese
gita[gi-ta]
noun
A musical piece intended to be sung, often used in poetry or traditional performances.

“Ipun nglantunang gita sane becik.”

He sang a beautiful song.

Also means
  1. song

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

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Balinese
guung
noun
A structure used for keeping birds or other animals, or a specific diacritic mark used in writing.

“Buroné ento ada di guung.”

The animal is in the cage.

Also means
  1. cage, coop
  2. a diacritic mark
  3. cage

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

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H
Balinese
Hyang
noun
A term referring to a divine being, deity, or spirit in Balinese culture.

“Sembah bakti ring Hyang Widi Wasa.”

Offerings and devotion to the Almighty God.

Also means
  1. God
  2. goddess
  3. divinity
  4. deified being

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

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I
Balinese
ica[it͡ʃə]
noun
A feeling of kindness, a gift, or a gentle expression.

“Punika ica saking Ida Sang Hyang Widhi.”

That is a grace from God.

Also means
  1. grace
  2. favour, gift, mercy
  3. smile

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

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Balinese
iga[i-ga]
noun
A bone that is part of the cage protecting the chest. It can also refer to a rafter in a roof structure.

“Iga sampi punika ageng pisan.”

That cow rib is very big.

Also means
  1. rib
  2. rafter

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

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J
Balinese
jaga[d͡ʒa.ɡə]
verb
To keep an eye on something or someone, or to wait for something to happen. It also indicates a future action.

“Tiang jaga nunggu dini.”

I will wait here.

Also means
  1. to watch
  2. to wait
  3. will

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

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Balinese
jagi[ja-gi]
adv
A marker used to indicate that something will happen in the future or that someone intends to do something.

“Titiang jagi muspa ring Pura Pulaki.”

I am going to go pray at Pulaki Temple.

Also means
  1. to will, intend to, want to (future marker)
  2. to will

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

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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
jukut[ju-kut]
verb
To have the color of grass or leaves.

“Punyan kayune jukut sajan.”

The tree leaves are very green.

Also means
  1. to be green

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
kangin[ka-ngin]
noun
The direction toward the sunrise.

“Matahari teka uling kangin.”

The sun comes from the east.

Also means
  1. east

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

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Balinese
katos[ka-tos]
adj
Something that is firm, solid, or not soft to the touch.

“Batu punika katos pisan.”

That stone is very hard.

Also means
  1. hard

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

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Balinese
Kawi[kawi]
noun
Refers to the literary language used in ancient Javanese texts and traditional Balinese literature.

“Ida ngajahin basa Kawi ring sekolah.”

He teaches the Kawi language at school.

Also means
  1. Old Javanese
  2. Kawi

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

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Balinese
keris[ke-ris]
noun
A traditional Indonesian dagger or short sword that often has a wavy blade.

“Bapan tiange ngelah keris.”

My father has a kris.

Also means
  1. kris: sheathed sharp blade weapon (blades are generally wavy-edged, but there is also straight-edged); this weapon could be both dagger and sword.
  2. kris

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

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L
Balinese
lawah[la-wah]
noun
A small flying mammal that is active at night.

“Lawah makeber di peteng hari.”

The bat flies at night.

Also means
  1. bat

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

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Balinese
lawar[la-war]
noun
A traditional Balinese dish made by mixing vegetables, coconut, and minced meat with spices.

“Lawar puniki becik pisan rasane.”

This lawar tastes very good.

Also means
  1. dish created from a mixture of vegetables, coconut and minced meat mixed with rich herbs and spices
  2. dish

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

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Balinese
lengkara[leng-ka-ra]
noun
A group of words that expresses a complete thought.

“Silih tunggil lengkara punika dangan pisan.”

One of those sentences is very easy.

Also means
  1. sentence

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

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M
Balinese
madu[ma-du]
noun
A sweet, sticky food made by bees.

“Madu puniki manis.”

This honey is sweet.

Also means
  1. honey

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

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Balinese
maya[majə]
adj
Relating to things that exist beyond the natural world or magical forces.

“Punika wantah kekuatan maya.”

That is a supernatural power.

Also means
  1. supernatural, annihilated
  2. supernatural

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

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Balinese
meja[me-ja]
noun
A piece of furniture with a flat top and one or more legs, used for placing items on.

“Tiang ngajeng di meja.”

I eat at the table.

Also means
  1. table
  2. alternative spelling of méja

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

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Balinese
méja[mé-ja]
noun
A piece of furniture with a flat top and one or more legs, used for eating or working.

“Méja punika ageng.”

The table is big.

Also means
  1. table

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
miber[mi-ber]
verb
To move through the air using wings or an aircraft.

“Kedis miber di langite.”

The bird flies in the sky.

Also means
  1. to fly

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

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N
Balinese
nasak[na-sak]
verb
The process of becoming ripe, usually referring to fruit or crops.

“Buah ento suba nasak.”

That fruit is already ripe.

Also means
  1. to ripen

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

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O
Balinese
osadi[osadi]
noun
A substance used as a medicinal herb or medicine. It is typically derived from nature.

“ᬅᬓᬤᬸᬬᬢᬸᬧᬶᬓᭀᬲᬵᬤᬶ”

This plant is a medicinal herb.

Also means
  1. medicinal herb
  2. medicine

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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Balinese
pakraman[pak-ra-man]
noun
The state or condition of being a member, often used in the context of community organizations.

“Désa pakraman punika ngamargiang upacara.”

That traditional village community is holding a ceremony.

Also means
  1. membership

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

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Balinese
parwa[parwə]
noun
A specific chapter or section of the ancient Indian epic known as the Mahābhārata.

“Ia melajahin parwa kapertama.”

He is studying the first book.

Also means
  1. part (book) of the Mahābhārata epic
  2. book of the Mahābhārata

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

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Balinese
patinggi[pa.tiŋ.ɡi]
noun
A term used historically to refer to individuals from the higher levels of the śudra caste.

“Dulu patinggi medué tetuek ring masyarakat.”

In the past, the patinggi held a significant role in society.

Also means
  1. former higher caste śudra

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

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Balinese
puputan[puputan]
noun
This word describes the act of ending something, or a historical event involving a final suicidal stand against an enemy.

“Acara punika puputan jam lima.”

The event comes to an end at five o'clock.

Also means
  1. conclusion, bringing to an end
  2. puputan (a suicidal march towards an enemy as carried out by the aristocracy or ruling class of a Balinese kingdom)

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

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R
Balinese
raga[raɡə]
noun
The physical structure of a person or animal.

“Raga sane becik patut kajaga.”

A healthy body must be looked after.

Also means
  1. body

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

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Balinese
raksasa[rak-sa-sa]
noun
A mythological giant or demon often featured in Balinese folklore and shadow puppet plays.

“Raksasa punika ageng pisan.”

That giant is very big.

Also means
  1. rakshasa

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

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S
Balinese
saka[sakə]
noun
A strong post or column that supports a structure.

“Saka umah punika kuat.”

The pillar of that house is strong.

Also means
  1. pillar

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

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Balinese
sakti
adj
Having the capability or power to do something, or possessing supernatural strength.

“I rare ento sakti pisan.”

That child is very powerful.

Also means
  1. able
  2. mystic

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

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Balinese
sanggah[saŋɡah]
noun
A small place of worship found within a Balinese house compound.

“Titiang mabakti ring sanggah.”

I pray at the family shrine.

Also means
  1. family shrine in the Balinese house-complex.
  2. family shrine

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

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Balinese
sasih[sa-sih]
noun
Refers to either the natural satellite of the Earth or a period of time in a calendar.

“Sasih purnamane ngeranayang petenge galang.”

The full moon makes the night bright.

Also means
  1. moon
  2. month

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

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Balinese
sata[satə]
noun
A feathered creature that typically flies. It is a common word for a bird in Balinese.

“Sata punika makeber ka duur punyan kayune.”

The bird flew to the top of the tree.

Also means
  1. bird

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

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Balinese
satriya
noun
A member of the warrior or military caste, which is the second-highest of the four castes in traditional Hindu society.

“Satriya punika pahlawan.”

The satriya is a hero.

Also means
  1. kshatriya: the second-highest of the four castes or varnas in traditional Hindu society: the warrior or military caste.
  2. kshatriya

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

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Balinese
sembah[sem-bah]
noun
A respectful gesture where one places palms together to greet or show honor to someone higher in status.

“ᬅᬧᬸᬦ᭄ᬫᬾᬲᬾᬫ᭄ᬩᬄ”

Give a respectful bow.

Also means
  1. the bow with palms together of an inferior to a superior
  2. bow

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

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Balinese
sepak[se-pak]
noun
This refers to the branch of a tree or a plant.

“Sepak punyan kayune punika sampun garing.”

The branch of that tree is already dry.

Also means
  1. branch

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

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Balinese
siap[si-ap]
noun
A common bird that is kept on farms for eggs and meat.

“Akuda ia ngelah siap?”

How many chickens does he have?

Also means
  1. chicken

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

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T
Balinese
tani[ta-ni]
noun
A person who works in the fields or grows crops for a living.

“Bapa dados tani ring carik.”

Father is a farmer in the rice field.

Also means
  1. farmer

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

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Balinese
tataban[ta-ta-ban]
noun
This is the cartilage taken from the underside of a sea turtle. It is often prepared for use in religious offerings.

“Tataban punika kaanggén sarana banten.”

The sea turtle cartilage is used as a tool for offerings.

Also means
  1. cartilage from the underside of a sea turtle, often used as an offering
  2. sea turtle cartilage

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

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Balinese
titi[ti.ti]
noun
A structure built to allow crossing over an obstacle such as a river, often made of wood.

“Titi kayu punika sampun usak.”

That wooden bridge is already damaged.

Also means
  1. bridge, a wooden plank

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

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Balinese
tukad[tu-kad]
noun
A large natural stream of water flowing in a channel to the sea, a lake, or another such stream.

“Tukad punika dalem pisan.”

That river is very deep.

Also means
  1. river, stream

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

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Balinese
tulang[tu-lang]
noun
The hard parts inside the body of a human or animal that form the skeleton.

“Tulang anake ento patah.”

That person's bone is broken.

Also means
  1. bone

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

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Balinese
tungtung[tung-tung]
noun
The highest part or point of something.

“Tungtung punyan nyuhé tegeh pesan.”

The top of the coconut tree is very high.

Also means
  1. top

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

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Balinese
tur[tur]
adv
This word is used to indicate that something is happening once more.

“Ia teka tur luas buin.”

He came and left again.

Also means
  1. again

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

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U
Balinese
uban[u-ban]
noun
Hair that has turned white or grey due to aging.

“I kake sampun akeh madue uban.”

Grandfather already has many grey hairs.

Also means
  1. grey hair

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

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Balinese
ujan[u-jan]
noun
Water that falls from the sky as drops.

“Ujanne bales pisan puniki.”

The rain is very heavy right now.

Also means
  1. rain

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

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Balinese
usada[usadə]
noun
Natural remedies or drugs used for healing or treating illness.

“Ipun nunas usada ring balian.”

He asked for traditional medicine from the healer.

Also means
  1. traditional medicine
  2. drug, medicine

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

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W
Balinese
wali[wa.li]
verb
To go back to a place where one was before.

“Dugas i pidan ia lakar wali ka desa.”

Some time ago, he intended to return to the village.

Also means
  1. to return

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

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Balinese
wangsa[waŋ.sə]
noun
A social group or rank within a traditional hierarchical system.

“Wangsa punika mabuat pisan ring tradisi Baline.”

That caste is very important in Balinese tradition.

Also means
  1. caste

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

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Balinese
wantilan[wan-ti-lan]
noun
A traditional Balinese open-air building with a roof, often used for community gatherings or events.

“Warga desané makumpul ring wantilan.”

The villagers gathered in the meeting hall.

Also means
  1. a roofed platform, usually used for public meetings

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

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Balinese
ᬅᬃᬘᬵ
noun
A Balinese script representation of the word arca, which refers to a statue or sculpture.

“ᬅᬃᬘᬵ ᬦᬾᬦᬾ ᬓᬾᬦᬾᬦ᭄.”

The statue is very beautiful.

Also means
  1. Balinese spelling of arca

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

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Balinese
ᬅᬃᬚ[ar-ja]
noun
The Balinese script representation of arja, a traditional form of Balinese opera.

“ᬲ᭄ᬬᬦ᭄ ᬦ᭄ᬢ᭄ᬢᬦ᭄ ᬫᬾᬦ᭄ᬝᬂᬦᬶᬦ᭄ ᬅᬃᬚ.”

I enjoy watching arja performances.

Also means
  1. Balinese spelling of arja
  2. arja

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

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Balinese
ᬅᬃᬣ
noun
A term representing wealth, property, or value.

“ᬅᬃᬣ ᬓᬾᬓᬾᬄ”

Abundant wealth.

Also means
  1. arta
  2. wealth

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

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Balinese
ᬅᬲ᭄ᬣ
noun
The hard structural part of the body.

“ᬅᬲ᭄ᬣ ᬦᬶᬬ”

The bone.

Also means
  1. bone

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

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ᬆ
Balinese
ᬆᬲᬦ
noun
A specific physical posture or seat, often used during meditation or ritual practice.

“ᬇᬧᬸᬦ᭄ ᬫᬾᬫᬸᬭᬶ ᬆᬲᬦ ᬬᬾᬦ᭄ ᬫᬾᬲᬾᬫᬾᬤᬶ”

He assumes a posture when meditating.

Also means
  1. asana
  2. posture

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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Balinese
ᬓᬮ[ka-la]
noun
This refers to the Balinese representation of the word kala, which relates to time, solar eclipses, or the seventh day of the eight-day week.

“ᬓᬮ”

kala

Also means
  1. Balinese spelling of kala (“time; solar eclipse; seventh day of the eight-day week”)
  2. kala

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

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Balinese
ᬓᬮᬵ[ka-la]
noun
A word used to describe a trap or a snare.

“ᬓᬮᬵ ᬦᬶᬦᬶᬓ᭄”

A small snare.

Also means
  1. Balinese spelling of kala (“snare”)
  2. snare

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

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Balinese
ᬓᬹᬝ
noun
Refers to a fortified place or a city.

“ᬓᬹᬝ ᬢᬾᬦ᭄ᬳᬾᬦ᭄”

The fortress is strong.

Also means
  1. kuta
  2. fortress

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

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Balinese
ᬓᭂᬮᭀᬤ᭄
noun
The Balinese script representation of the word kelod.

“ᬫᬾᬲᬶᬓᬾᬮᭀᬤ᭄”

Walking toward the sea.

Also means
  1. Balinese spelling of kelod

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

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ᬕ
Balinese
ᬕᬕ[ga-ga]
noun
This refers to a piece of land used for farming or cultivation, specifically a field.

“ᬇᬬᬵᬫᬾᬓᬾᬚᬳᬕ”

He works in the field.

Also means
  1. Balinese spelling of gaga (“field”)
  2. field

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

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ᬖ
Balinese
ᬖᭀᬭ
noun
The Balinese spelling for the word referring to a giant or ogre.

“ᬖᭀᬭ ᬓᬦᬶᬢᬦ᭄ ᬫᬸᬲᬸᬄ.”

The giant is a formidable enemy.

Also means
  1. Balinese spelling of gora (“giant”)
  2. giant

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

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ᬘ
Balinese
ᬘᬡ᭄ᬟᬶ[can-di]
noun
A historical stone structure or temple.

“ᬅᬦᬓ᭄ ᬲᬾᬦᬶᬬᬦ᭄ ᬦᭀᬦ᭄ᬬᬶᬦ᭄ ᬘᬡ᭄ᬟᬶ ᬏᬦᭀ”

The tourists are looking at that temple.

Also means
  1. Balinese spelling of candi
  2. temple

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

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ᬚ
Balinese
ᬚᬭᬦ᭄[ja-ran]
noun
A large animal often used for riding or pulling carts.

“ᬢᬶᬬᬫᬾᬦᬶᬢᬶᬚᬭᬦ᭄᭞”

I see a horse.

Also means
  1. Balinese spelling of jaran
  2. Horse

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

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ᬢ
Balinese
ᬢᬓ᭄ᬲᬸ
noun
This is the Balinese script representation of the word taksu, often referring to spiritual inspiration or charisma.

“ᬧᬾᬦ᭄ᬤᬾᬢ᭄ᬅᬦᬾᬲᬸᬤᬢᬓ᭄ᬲᬸ.”

The dancer who has charisma.

Also means
  1. Balinese spelling of taksu
  2. Taksu

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

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Balinese
ᬢᬚᬾᬦ᭄
noun
This refers to the traditional cultural practice of a cockfight.

“ᬫᬾᬫᬾᬦᬶᬧᬂᬦᭂᬦᬯᬶᬦᭂᬦᬢᬚᬾᬦ᭄”

They are watching the cockfight.

Also means
  1. cockfight

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

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Balinese
ᬢᬢᬩᬦ᭄[ta-ta-ban]
noun
This refers to the cartilage found under a sea turtle, which is frequently used in traditional Balinese offerings.

“ᬧᬸᬧᬸᬢᬢᬢᬩᬦ᭄ᬧᬶᬦᬓᬫ᭄ᬧᬩᬼᬦ᭄”

The sea turtle cartilage is used as an offering.

Also means
  1. Balinese spelling of tataban
  2. sea turtle cartilage

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

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Balinese
ᬢᬸᬓᬤ᭄
noun
A natural flowing watercourse that leads to the sea or a lake.

“ᬳᬶᬓᬸᬢᬸᬓᬤ᭄ᬤᬾᬯᬾᬓᬾᬤᬾᬦᬾᬦ᭄.”

That is the river over there.

Also means
  1. Balinese spelling of tukad
  2. river

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

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ᬣ
Balinese
ᬣᬦᬶ[ta-ni]
noun
A person who works in agriculture, typically growing rice or other crops. It is the Balinese script representation of the word tani.

“ᬧᬓ᭄ ᬣᬦᬶ ᬦᬫᬦᬶ ᬲᬯᬳ᭄.”

The farmer is working in the rice field.

Also means
  1. farmer

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

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ᬤ
Balinese
ᬤᬦ᭄ᬢ[dan-ta]
noun
Each of a set of hard, white, bony structures in the jaws, used for biting and chewing.

“ᬤᬦ᭄ᬢ ᬦᬶᬦᬶ ᬫᬫᬶᬦᭂᬂ ᬧᬸᬢᬾᬳ”

The tooth is very white.

Also means
  1. tooth

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

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ᬥ
Balinese
ᬥᬃᬫ
noun
This is the Balinese script spelling for the concept of darma, meaning duty or virtue.

“ᬓᬾᬮᬓ᭄ᬲᬦᬵᬦᬶᬦ᭄ ᬥᬃᬫ ᬧᭀᬲᬶ”

They perform their duty.

Also means
  1. Balinese spelling of darma
  2. darma

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

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ᬧ
Balinese
ᬧᬓ᭄ᬭᬫᬦ᭄
noun
A social unit or traditional village community organization in Bali.

“ᬤᬾᬲᬧᬓ᭄ᬭᬫᬦ᭄ᬧᬸᬦᬶᬓ᭄ᬓᭀᬤᭀᬦ᭄ᬲᬚᬢᬶ᭞”

That traditional village is very orderly.

Also means
  1. Balinese spelling of pakraman
  2. traditional village community

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

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Balinese
ᬧᬸᬜᬦ᭄ᬘᭀᬓ᭄ᬮᬢ᭄[pu-jan-co-klet]
noun
The tree that produces cacao pods, which are used to make chocolate.

“ᬳᬶᬬᬦ᭄ᬤᬶᬬᬧᬸᬜᬦ᭄ᬘᭀᬓ᭄ᬮᬢ᭄”

He is planting a cacao tree.

Also means
  1. cacao tree

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

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ᬩ
Balinese
ᬩᬗ᭄ᬲ
noun
A group of people sharing a common culture or origin.

“ᬓᬶᬢᬄᬫ᭄ᬫᭀᬮᬶᬄᬩᬗ᭄ᬲᬇᬦᬤᭀᬦᬾᬲᬶᬬ”

We are of the Indonesian nation.

Also means
  1. nation
  2. race
  3. people

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

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Balinese
ᬩᬭᭀᬂ
noun
The Balinese script representation for the Barong, a lion-like creature and character in Balinese mythology.

“ᬮᬸᬮᬸᬂ ᬫᬾᬫᬻᬦ ᬩᬭᭀᬂ”

The performance features the Barong.

Also means
  1. Balinese spelling of barong
  2. Barong

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

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Balinese
ᬩᬮᬶ
noun
A spiritual offering used in traditional religious practices. This is the Balinese script spelling for the term.

“ᬇᬧᬸᬦ᭄ᬦᭀᬲᬄᬩᬮᬶ”

She brings an offering.

Also means
  1. Balinese spelling of bali (“offering”)
  2. offering

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

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Balinese
ᬩᬮᬸᬂ
noun
This is the Balinese script representation of balung, which means bone.

“ᬲᬸᬦᬵᬦᬾᬓᬾᬦᭂᬄᬩᬮᬸᬂ”

The dog is gnawing on a bone.

Also means
  1. Balinese spelling of balung
  2. Bone

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

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Balinese
ᬩᬮᬾ
noun
The Balinese script representation of the word bale, which is a traditional Balinese pavilion or open-air structure.

“ᬩᬮᬾᬕᬤᬶᬕ”

A standing pavilion.

Also means
  1. Balinese spelling of bale
  2. bale

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

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Balinese
ᬩᬮ᭄ᬬᬦ᭄
noun
This is the Balinese script representation of balian, referring to a traditional healer.

“ᬇᬧᬸᬦ᭄ᬫᬓᬸᬮᬶᬂᬧᬶᬓᭂᬭᭂᬂᬩᬮ᭄ᬬᬦ᭄”

She went to see the healer.

Also means
  1. Balinese spelling of balian
  2. Healer

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

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Balinese
ᬩᬸᬮᬦ᭄
noun
The natural satellite of the Earth that is visible in the night sky. It can also refer to a month.

“ᬧᬸᬭ᭄ᬦᬫᬵᬦᬶᬦ᭄ᬩᬸᬮᬦ᭄ᬧᬸᬭ᭄ᬦᬫᬵ.”

The full moon shines brightly.

Also means
  1. moon
  2. month

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

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ᬪ
Balinese
ᬪᬹᬢ
adj
A Balinese script spelling referring to a malevolent supernatural being or spirit.

“Akeh ᬪᬹᬢ ring genah punika.”

There are many wicked spirits in that place.

Also means
  1. Balinese spelling of buta (“wicked spirit”)
  2. wicked spirit

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

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ᬫ
Balinese
ᬫᬵᬬ[ma-ya]
adj
Describes something that is supernatural or has been destroyed. This is a Balinese spelling of maya.

“ᬓᬾᬓᬾᬯᬦ᧞ ᬫᬵᬬ”

The magic was supernatural.

Also means
  1. Balinese spelling of maya (supernatural, annihilated)
  2. supernatural

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

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Balinese
ᬫᬾᬭᬸ
noun
A multi-tiered roof structure used in Balinese temples to represent the sacred Mount Meru.

“ᬧᬸᬭᬓᬾᬦᬶᬦᬶᬫᬤᬸᬯᬾᬫᬾᬭᬸᬫᬲᬸᬲᬸᬦᬢᬸᬮᬸ.”

This temple has a three-tiered Meru tower.

Also means
  1. Balinese spelling of méru

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

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