No. 94 in Catalan

hi

"Hi" is a Catalan pronoun meaning "there" or referring to a previously mentioned place, idea, or thing.

In a sentence

Hi ha moltes estrelles al cel aquesta nit.
There are many stars in the sky tonight.
The word 'hi' is used as an expletive subject, serving to introduce the existence of something (there is/are).
No hi puc anar avui.
I can't go there today.
The word 'hi' is used here as a locative, referring to a place previously mentioned or understood (there).
Pensa-hi abans de prendre una decisió.
Think about it before making a decision.
The word 'hi' is used as an antique pronoun connected to a prepositional phrase, indicating an object of thought or consideration (about it).

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