ajeng-ajengan jaen
The English phrase "good food" is translated into Balinese as ajeng-ajengan jaen.
The phrase is used to describe food that tastes delicious.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of the reduplicated noun ajeng-ajengan, meaning "food" and the adjective jaen, meaning "delicious".
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
ajeng-ajengan jaen is a polite or formal way to refer to food and its quality.
Did you know?
- The concept of 'good food' in Balinese culture is often tied to the ritual of 'mebat', where communal cooking and eating are central to village life.
- The word ajeng-ajengan is a refined version of the word for food, reflecting the complex caste-based language levels in Balinese society.
- The reduplicated form ajeng-ajengan is often used in Balinese to create a sense of abundance or variety, rather than just a simple plural.
Examples in context
- Ajeng-ajengan jaen niki.This food is good.
- Tiang demen ajeng-ajengan jaen.I love good food.
- Iriki wenten ajeng-ajengan jaen.There is good food here.
Example conversation
Two friends are talking about a restaurant.
- MadeWenten ajeng-ajengan jaen ring irika?Is there good food there?
- MadeInggih, wenten ajeng-ajengan jaen pisan.Yes, there is very good food.
- MadeTiang jagi mrika mangkin.I will go there now.
- MadeNgiring mrika sareng-sareng.Let's go there together.
