jaen
jaen is the Balinese word for delicious.
This adjective is used to describe food or drink that is pleasing to the taste.
Meaning: pleasing to taste (adj)
Did you know?
- Balinese has different levels of politeness called 'Basa'. While jaen is used in common speech, a more refined version is used when speaking to priests or royalty.
- The word jaen is used so frequently in local markets that it can sometimes be used to describe a pleasant experience or a 'sweet' deal, not just food.
- Balinese distinguishes between 'delicious' and 'fragrant' using entirely different words, whereas English often uses 'delicious' to cover both scent and taste.
Examples in context
- Jaen pisan!It is very delicious!
- Niki jaen.This is delicious.
- Sanganan niki jaen pisan.This snack is very delicious.
Example conversation
Two friends are eating lunch together.
- KadekPutu, cobaan nasi jinggo ene.Putu, try this nasi jinggo.
- PutuIh, jaen pesan nasi ene!Wow, this rice is very delicious!
- KadekKadek beneh ngomong, jaen gati.Kadek is right, it is really delicious.
- PutuTiang demen pisan ajengan ene.I like this food very much.
