Slang

1. Nah

   Okay, got it

   Usage

   An everyday reply meaning okay to friends or younger people. Use nggih with elders.

   Grammar Note

   A dictionary headword at the andap level. The polite equivalent is nggih and the higher one is inggih.

2. Beh

   Gosh!

   Usage

   An exclamation of surprise or dismay, heard between friends.

   Grammar Note

   A dictionary headword glossed as an exclamation, equivalent to Indonesian aduh.

3. Aduh

   Oh no! / Ouch!

   Usage

   The sound you make at pain, surprise or irritation.

   Grammar Note

   A dictionary headword for an interjection of pain, shock, irritation or reluctance.

4. Suba

   Already / done

   Usage

   The casual word for already or done. The polite version is sampun.

   Grammar Note

   A dictionary headword at andap level. The polite form is sampun.

5. Depang

   Let it be

   Usage

   A casual way to say let it be or let it go.

   Grammar Note

   A dictionary headword glossed as let it be or allow. It is an andap word.

6. Kone

   They say…

   Usage

   An everyday word meaning they say, placed after hearsay. The higher form is kocap.

   Grammar Note

   A dictionary headword at andap level meaning supposedly or someone said.

7. Bli

   Older brother

   Usage

   A friendly way to address an older man, used for brothers and for older men in general.

   Grammar Note

   A dictionary headword, also written beli, which is spelled the same as the buy stem beli, so context tells them apart.

8. Mbok

   Older sister

   Usage

   A respectful, friendly way to address an older woman.

   Grammar Note

   A dictionary headword glossed as a respectful term of address for any older woman.

9. Gek

   Young girl (address)

   Usage

   A call for a girl much younger than yourself. Do not use it for adult women.

   Grammar Note

   A dictionary headword for addressing a girl much younger than oneself.

10. Gus

    Young boy (address)

    Usage

    A call for a boy much younger than yourself.

    Grammar Note

    A dictionary headword for a young boy, derived from bagus meaning handsome.

11. Jegeg

    Pretty (girl)

    Usage

    Praises a young woman's beauty and is also a Balinese girl's title. Avoid using it on adult women you do not know.

    Grammar Note

    A dictionary headword at andap level. The polite form is ayu.

12. Bagus

    Handsome (man)

    Usage

    Praises a man's looks. It also means good, and is sometimes used sarcastically.

    Grammar Note

    A dictionary headword that is level-neutral and describes a man's looks.

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