shi
prep · Ibaloi (Inibaloi, Nabaloi)
What does shi mean in Ibaloi?
In Ibaloi, shi is a preposition meaning ‘a word used to locate a place, an object, a person, or a narrative. Example: "shi baley jo" ("in your house").’. Ibaloi (also called Inibaloi or Nabaloi) is an Austronesian language of Benguet province in the northern Philippines.
Definition
- prepa word used to locate a place, an object, a person, or a narrative. Example: "shi baley jo" ("in your house").
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.