paw-it
n · Ibaloi (Inibaloi, Nabaloi)
What does paw-it mean in Ibaloi?
In Ibaloi, paw-it is a noun meaning ‘a gift; used to describe the money given as opo.; money sent to the deceased as part of giving opo — described by Lola Juana: "In opo, th…’. Ibaloi (also called Inibaloi or Nabaloi) is an Austronesian language of Benguet province in the northern Philippines.
Definition
- na gift; used to describe the money given as opo.
- nmoney sent to the deceased as part of giving opo — described by Lola Juana: "In opo, this is when we would give paw-it, sending money to the deceased."
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.