Language Learning

1. Sapunapi nyobyahang "thank you" ring basa Bali?

   How do you say "thank you" in Balinese?

   Usage

   Swap the quoted word for any word you want. The answer to this example is Suksma. A sentence built from dictionary-verified words; no attested example sentence exists.

   Grammar Note

   Order: Sapunapi + verb + word + ring basa Bali. Basa means both language and spice.

2. Dados mabaos alon-alon malih?

   Could you speak slowly once more?

   Usage

   A polite request when the other person speaks fast. A sentence built from dictionary-verified words; no attested example sentence exists.

   Grammar Note

   Dados + verb? asks whether something is possible. Mabaos is for the other person speaking, not for yourself.

3. Dados ragane nyuratang puniki?

   Could you write this down for me?

   Usage

   For asking someone to write a word or address on paper. A sentence built from dictionary-verified words; no attested example sentence exists.

   Grammar Note

   Adding -ang to nyurat (to write) gives the sense of writing something for someone.

4. Kruna puniki mateges napi?

   What does this word mean?

   Usage

   Use it while pointing at an unknown word. A sentence built from dictionary-verified words; no attested example sentence exists.

   Grammar Note

   Mateges means "has the meaning of". The question word napi goes at the end.

5. Titiang malajah basa Bali. Ngiring malajah sareng-sareng?

   I am learning Balinese. Shall we study together?

   Usage

   Two sentences: who you are and an invitation. A sentence built from dictionary-verified words; no attested example sentence exists.

   Grammar Note

   The dictionary lists malajah as the standard form and melajah as non-standard.

6. Dados ragane nyobyahang kruna puniki malih?

   Could you say this word again? (to hear the pronunciation)

   Usage

   No verified word for pronouncing was found, so this asks the person to say it again instead. A sentence built from dictionary-verified words; no attested example sentence exists.

7. Titiang kantun anyar malajah, nunas ampura

   I am still new at learning. Please excuse me

   Usage

   Tells people you are a beginner and asks for patience. A sentence built from dictionary-verified words; no attested example sentence exists.

   Grammar Note

   Kantun anyar combines "still" and "new", meaning still a beginner.

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