ngilis
n · Ibaloi (Inibaloi, Nabaloi)
What does ngilis mean in Ibaloi?
In Ibaloi, ngilis is a noun meaning ‘the state of the gallbladder when it is visible/uncovered on the liver; a good sign, meaning e.g.; a sign of good luck where the gallblad…’. Ibaloi (also called Inibaloi or Nabaloi) is an Austronesian language of Benguet province in the northern Philippines.
Definition
- nthe state of the gallbladder when it is visible/uncovered on the liver; a good sign, meaning e.g.
- na sign of good luck where the gallbladder is visible, meaning the bobong will receive luck and blessings
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.