wei
interj · Ibaloi (Inibaloi, Nabaloi)
What does wei mean in Ibaloi?
In Ibaloi, wei is an interjection meaning ‘expression of surprise, dismay, or frustration’. Ibaloi (also called Inibaloi or Nabaloi) is an Austronesian language of Benguet province in the northern Philippines.
Source: Sofia Olga Anton, A Handy Guidebook to the Ibaloi Language (2010).
Definition
- interjexpression of surprise, dismay, or frustration
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.