denpasar
C1Neutral, Geographical
Definition
Meaning
The capital and largest city of the Indonesian province of Bali.
A major cultural, economic, and administrative hub on the island of Bali, often used metonymically to refer to the government or official institutions of Bali.
Linguistics
Semantic Notes
A proper noun (toponym). Its meaning is fixed as a specific location. It is not used figuratively. Knowledge is typically geographical or travel-related.
Dialectal Variation
British vs American Usage
Differences
No significant differences in usage or spelling. Both varieties treat it as a standard toponym.
Connotations
Associated with tourism, Balinese culture, and as a gateway to beach resorts.
Frequency
Low frequency in general discourse, but comparable in travel, geography, or news contexts in both varieties.
Vocabulary
Collocations
Grammar
Valency Patterns
[PREP] in Denpasar[PREP] to Denpasar[PREP] from DenpasarDenpasar [V] (e.g., Denpasar boasts...)Vocabulary
Synonyms
Strong
Neutral
Weak
Vocabulary
Antonyms
Phrases
Idioms & Phrases
- “(none)”
Usage
Context Usage
Business
Mentioned in contexts of tourism industry, regional investment, or logistics (e.g., 'Our regional office is based in Denpasar.').
Academic
Used in geography, anthropology, or Southeast Asian studies papers as a specific locational reference.
Everyday
Primarily in travel planning or recounting trips to Bali (e.g., 'We flew into Denpasar.').
Technical
Used in aviation (flight paths), meteorology (regional weather reports), or cartography.
Examples
By Part of Speech
verb
British English
- (Not applicable as a verb)
American English
- (Not applicable as a verb)
adverb
British English
- (Not applicable as an adverb)
American English
- (Not applicable as an adverb)
adjective
British English
- (Rarely used attributively, e.g., Denpasar traffic can be heavy.)
American English
- (Rarely used attributively, e.g., Denpasar cuisine is varied.)
Examples
By CEFR Level
- Denpasar is a big city in Bali.
- The airport is in Denpasar.
- We arrived at Denpasar airport late at night.
- Denpasar has many markets and temples.
- Before heading to the resorts, we spent a day exploring the museums of Denpasar.
- Denpasar serves as the governmental and commercial heart of the island.
- The rapid urban development of Denpasar presents both opportunities and challenges for sustainable tourism.
- Cultural festivals in Denpasar offer an authentic insight into Balinese Hindu traditions.
Learning
Memory Aids
Mnemonic
Think: DEN of activity in Pasar (market) – a busy market city.
Conceptual Metaphor
A GATEWAY (to Bali's attractions); a HUB (of activity).
Watch out
Common Pitfalls
Translation Traps (for Russian speakers)
- Не переводите буквально или как нарицательное существительное. Это исключительно имя собственное — название города.
- Не добавляйте артикль 'the' перед названием, если оно не является частью официального названия объекта (например, *the Denpasar* неверно, но *the Denpasar Airport* верно).
- В русском языке устоявшегося единого варианта транслитерации нет, возможны варианты: Денпасар, Денпаса́р.
Common Mistakes
- Misspelling: *Denpasar*, *Denpasur*.
- Using an article incorrectly: *the Denpasar* (when referring to the city itself).
- Confusing it with a region or island: 'We stayed in Denpasar' (when they mean a resort town like Kuta or Ubud).
Practice
Quiz
What is Denpasar primarily known as?
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
It is a working city, not a primary tourist resort. Most tourists stay in coastal towns like Kuta, Seminyak, or Ubud and visit Denpasar for day trips.
In British English: /dɛnˈpɑːsɑː/. In American English: /dɛnˈpɑsɑr/. The stress is on the second syllable.
It is derived from Balinese words meaning 'north market' (den/den pasar), reflecting its historical role.
No. Denpasar is the capital city located on the island of Bali. Bali is the island province; Denpasar is its main urban centre.