Rahajeng nyanggra warsa anyar
The phrase for "happy new year" in Balinese is Rahajeng nyanggra warsa anyar.
Meaning: Happy New Year (phrase)
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase Rahajeng nyanggra warsa anyar literally translates to "Happy welcoming [the] new year". The component warsa anyar specifically means "new year", where warsa means year and anyar means new.
Did you know?
- While warsa anyar is used for the New Year, Balinese people often celebrate the 'Nyepi' New Year with silence and no light rather than loud festivities.
- The word warsa for 'year' is a loanword from the Sanskrit word varṣa, reflecting the deep influence of ancient Indian culture on the Balinese language.
- Depending on the social context, a Balinese speaker might use different levels of language (Alus or Kasar) to say this, making the phrase a marker of social politeness.
Examples in context
- Tiang ngaturang Rahajeng nyanggra warsa anyar.I wish you a happy new year.
Example conversation
Two friends meet at a temple during the new year celebrations.
- MadePutu, Rahajeng nyanggra warsa anyar!Putu, happy new year!
- PutuSuksma, Made. Rahajeng nyanggra warsa anyar taler.Thank you, Made. Happy new year to you too.
- MadeMogi landuhing rahayu.May you be blessed with prosperity.
- PutuMatur suksma.Thank you very much.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries anyar, rahajeng, warsa, CC BY-SA 4.0.
