balinese
balinese is the Italian word for balinese.
The word balinese is an adjective used to describe things of or relating to Bali, such as its inhabitants, language or culture. It can also function as a noun to refer to a person from Bali or as a name for the Balinese language.
Meaning: of or relating to Bali, or its inhabitants, language or culture (adj)
Related words
Did you know?
- While English uses 'Balinese' as a capitalized proper adjective, in Italian, the adjective balinese is written in lowercase unless it starts a sentence.
- In Italian, the adjective balinese ends in 'e' regardless of whether it describes a masculine or feminine noun. This differs from most Italian adjectives that change endings to match the gender of the object.
- The word balinese is formed by combining the proper noun Bali with the suffix -ese, which is the standard Italian way to denote origin for many non-European locations.
Examples in context
- Mi piace molto la cultura balinese.I really like Balinese culture.
- Ho letto un libro scritto da un autore di Bali.I have read a book written by a Balinese author.
- Oggi ho mangiato in un ristorante balinese qui a Roma.Today, I had lunch at a Balinese restaurant here in Rome.
- Il cibo balinese è molto speziato.Balinese food is very spicy.
Example conversation
Lorenzo and Chiara are talking about their recent trip to Asia.
- LorenzoHai assaggiato il cibo balinese in vacanza?Did you taste the Balinese food on vacation?
- ChiaraSì, era delizioso e molto piccante.Yes, it was delicious and very spicy.
- LorenzoTi piacerebbe tornare in quella zona?Would you like to go back to that area?
- ChiaraAssolutamente sì, amo quel posto.Absolutely, I love that place.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “balinese” translations and entries balinese, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries balinese, CC BY-SA 4.0.
