kapi
n · Ibaloi (Inibaloi, Nabaloi)
What does kapi mean in Ibaloi?
In Ibaloi, kapi is a noun meaning ‘the ritual performed near the door/main entrance after which the diyavan pole is built, to remind the soul (karashowa) of the dead person…’. Ibaloi (also called Inibaloi or Nabaloi) is an Austronesian language of Benguet province in the northern Philippines.
Definition
- nthe ritual performed near the door/main entrance after which the diyavan pole is built, to remind the soul (karashowa) of the dead person of his home.
About Ibaloi: Ibaloi (also called Inibaloi or Nabaloi) is the indigenous Cordilleran language of southern Benguet province in the northern Philippines, with approximately 120,000 native speakers. It is part of the Austronesian language family.