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1. Toko puniki tutup jam kuda?

   What time does this shop close?

   Usage

   Asks the closing time. A sentence assembled from dictionary-checked words, not a quoted example. Tutup has no separate polite form, so the everyday word is used.

   Grammar Note

   What time is jam kuda (hour plus how many). Kuda also means horse in the polite register, but here it asks for a number.

2. Jam kuda kapal ka Nusa Penida mamargi?

   What time does the boat to Nusa Penida leave?

   Usage

   Asks when the boat to the island departs. A sentence assembled from dictionary-checked words, not a quoted example. The destination follows the sign spelling.

   Grammar Note

   Put the time question jam kuda first. Ka marks the destination.

3. Jam kuda ngigel ngawit?

   What time does the dance start?

   Usage

   Asks when a Balinese dance performance begins. A sentence assembled from dictionary-checked words, not a quoted example.

   Grammar Note

   Place jam kuda first, then the subject and the verb.

4. Jam kuda puput?

   What time does it finish?

   Usage

   Asks when an event or ceremony ends. A sentence assembled from dictionary-checked words, not a quoted example.

   Grammar Note

   Puput means to finish. The subject can be dropped when the context is clear.

5. Benjang bukak jam kuda?

   What time does it open tomorrow?

   Usage

   Asks tomorrow's opening time of a shop or temple. A sentence assembled from dictionary-checked words, not a quoted example.

   Grammar Note

   The time word benjang goes at the start.

6. Titiang jagi nyantosang driki

   I will wait here

   Usage

   Says you will wait where you are. A sentence assembled from dictionary-checked words, not a quoted example. Nyantosang is the polite (alus mider) form in the dictionary table.

   Grammar Note

   Jagi marks a near future or intention. Driki is the polite word for "here".

7. Titiang jagi mawali sanja

   I will come back in the late afternoon

   Usage

   Promises to come back later. A sentence assembled from dictionary-checked words, not a quoted example.

   Grammar Note

   The time-of-day word sanja goes at the end. Swap in semeng (morning) or wengi (night).

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