Wordlist

Parts of the body

Word Banjarese English Example Sentences Example  Sentences
tangan hand
One of my hands is shorter than the other.
tangan ulun handap subalah.
kiwa  left
kanan  right
batis  leg
kulit  skin
parut belly/stomach
Your stomach looks fat.
Parut ikam kalihatan lamak.
 tulang bone
paparutan  intestines
hati  liver
paruparu lungs
 susu  breast
 bahu  shoulder
 darah  blood
kapala  head
gulu  neck
 rambut  hair (head/body)
hidung nose
 muntung mouth
gigi  tooth
 ilat  tongue
mata  eye
talinga  ear

Family terms

Word Banjarese  English Example Sentences Example Sentences
 lakian man / male
 The guys here are handsome and smart.
Lakian disini bungas dan pintar.
 binian woman / female
kanakan child
laki husband
bini wife
 uma mother
My mom works at the rice field.
Umaku bagawi di pahumaan.
 abah father
 ngaran name

Verbs of the body.

Word Banjarese English Example Sentences Example Sentences
baludah to spit
makan to eat
makunyah to chew
Ilin’s mother chews young mango.
Mama Ilin mangunyah manga anum.
banapas to breathe
 minum to drink
Father drinks black coffee.
Abah minum kupi hirang.
tatawa to laugh
 manangis to cry/to weep
igut to bite
mandangar to hear
 maunat to see
 manguap to yawn
 guring to sleep

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