oyong
The Balinese phrase for "shut up" is oyong.
Meaning: "Stop talking." (intj)
Did you know?
- The harshness of oyong is not just in the word itself but in the lack of 'honorific' particles that are usually attached to almost every other verb in Balinese.
- In Balinese etiquette, the 'correct' way to ask for quiet in a formal setting is often to indirectly address the 'noise' rather than the 'person' speaking.
- Unlike English where 'shut up' is sometimes used for emphasis or excitement, in Balinese, the phrase is rarely used in an enthusiastic or positive way.
Example conversation
Two friends are arguing about a movie.
- PutuI sing setuju teken Putu.I don't agree with you.
- NyomanOyong, Nyoman! Tiang ane beneh.Shut up, Nyoman! I am the one who is right.
- PutuKenken bisa ngomong keto?How can you say that?
- NyomanSuba, oyong jani.Enough, shut up now.
