belog
The Balinese word for "stupid" is belog.
The word belog is an adjective used to describe someone or something that is lacking in intelligence.
Meaning: lacking in intelligence (adj)
Did you know?
- A person might be called belog for failing to follow 'Adat', which refers to the customary laws and social etiquette of the Balinese community.
- In certain Balinese traditional arts, such as certain forms of dance or shadow puppetry, a character might be portrayed as belog to provide comedic relief and to highlight the absurdity of human nature.
- In Bali, using belog to someone of higher social status or an elder is considered extremely offensive and much more aggressive than calling a peer 'stupid' in English.
Examples in context
- Ia belog pesan.He is very stupid.
- Nika belog pisan.That is so stupid.
- Aja belog kene.Don't be stupid like this.
Example conversation
Putu and Made are talking about a difficult puzzle.
- PutuPuzzle niki meweh pisan.This puzzle is very difficult.
- MadeTiang belog, nenten uning.I am stupid, I don't know.
- PutuMade nenten belog, wantah meweh.Made is not stupid, it is just difficult.
- MadeSuksma, Putu.Thank you, Putu.
