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About Balinese
Balinese has its own ancient script derived from Indian Brahmi writing.
Speakers
3.3+ million
Language Family
Austronesian
Writing System
Latin and Balinese script
Difficulty
Medium
Spoken in
Why Learn Balinese?
Bali's unique Hindu culture and arts make Balinese culturally significant.
Common Balinese Words
Start your Balinese journey with these essential words and phrases.
Om Swastiastu
Hello (Hindu greeting)
ohm swah-stee-AH-stoo
Suksma
Thank you
SOOK-smah
Inggih
Yes (polite)
EENG-geeh
Nenten
No (polite)
NEN-ten
Yeh
Water
yeh
Ajeng
Food (polite)
AH-jeng
Timpal
Friend
TEEM-pahl
Tresna
Love
TRES-nah
Pamit
Goodbye
PAH-meet
Umah
House
OO-mah
Matan ai
Sun
MAH-tahn eye
Bali
Bali
BAH-lee
History of Balinese
Balinese has inscriptions dating to the 9th century. Bali is Indonesia's only Hindu-majority island, and the language is deeply tied to religious and cultural practices. Balinese art, dance, and music are world-renowned. Tourism has brought English influence, but traditional Balinese remains vital for ceremonies and community life.
Is Balinese Hard to Learn?
Balinese has complex speech levels like Javanese, with different vocabulary for different social relationships. The traditional script is ornate and challenging. Grammar is Austronesian and accessible. The Latin script is commonly used today.
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