balinese

Thân thiện

A Balinese dancer performs a traditional dance in a temple courtyard.

Definition

Noun: 1. The Indonesian language spoken by the people of Bali: "Balinese" refers specifically to the Austronesian language used on the Indonesian island of Bali. It is distinct from the national language, Indonesian, and has its own unique script and vocabulary.

Usage

• "Balinese" is used as a proper noun to name the language.
• It is typically preceded by the definite article "the" when referring to the language as a whole (e.g., "the Balinese language").
• It can function as an adjective in some contexts (e.g., "Balinese script"), but its primary dictionary entry is as a noun for the language.

Examples

Advanced Usage

• "to speak Balinese": to have the ability to communicate in the Balinese language.
  • After living in Ubud for a year, he learned to speak basic Balinese.
• "in Balinese": indicating the language used for communication or creation.
  • The prayer was recited in Balinese.

Variants and Related Words

• Balinese (adjective): Pertaining to the island, people, or culture of Bali.
  • We watched a mesmerizing Balinese dance performance.
• Bali: The Indonesian island where Balinese is spoken.

Synonyms

• There are no direct synonyms for the language name "Balinese." Related terms include:
  • Local language: A general term for a language spoken in a specific region.
  • Austronesian language: The large language family to which Balinese belongs.

Notes on Different Meanings

• The word "Balinese" almost exclusively refers to the language or serves as the adjective for things from Bali (e.g., Balinese cat, Balinese cuisine). The primary meaning provided here is its use as the name of the language.

Học thuật

Noun

1. the Indonesian language of the people of Bali

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