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si

Pronunciation: /ˈsi/

“si” is an Indonesian word. Its 9 meanings in English:

article

  1. definite article used before the names of those with whom the speaker and interlocutor is intimate or familiar with
  2. definite article used before a noun referring to a particular person with a particular characteristic
  3. definite article used before a nickname, typically for a subject whose well-known attributes are referred to by an adjective
  4. definite article used before animals

particle

  1. Used following interrogative words for emphasis
  2. Used to express verity based on the speaker's sentiment, often indicates certain contrast: truly, actually; after all, so

noun

  1. si: seventh note of a major scale
  2. apheretic form of seksi (“section”)
  3. synonym of kota (“city”)

Etymology

Inherited from Malay si, from Proto-Austronesian *si. Compare Central Bikol si, Chamorro si, and Tagalog si.

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