אֵי
𐤀𐤉
ʼay
Where
Interrogative particle meaning 'where?' and, by extension, inquires about place, location, presence, or absence. Primarily functions as a direct question about the whereabouts or situation, especially of persons or objects. In contexts expressing loss, absence, or disregard, it can further signal dismay or incredulity ('where is...?').
kahi "where?" (Kikuyu) · kai "where?" (Luyana) · kai "Where" (Lozi)Isaiah 66:1 · Word #9
Lexicon H335
| Lemma | אַי |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤀𐤉 |
| Transliteration | ʼay |
| Strong's | H335 |
| Definition | Interrogative particle meaning 'where?' and, by extension, inquires about place, location, presence, or absence. Primarily functions as a direct question about the whereabouts or situation, especially of persons or objects. In contexts expressing loss, absence, or disregard, it can further signal dismay or incredulity ('where is...?'). |
Morphology HTi
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | T — Particle — Function word |
| Subtype | i — Interrogative — Interrogative |
Common Translation
| Phrase | Where |
SIBI-P1 Translation H335-05
where is?
| Morphological Notes | Interrogative particle; likely contracted form related to אין ("there is not"), functioning to question presence or whereabouts. |
| Rendering Rationale | The particle derives from the root meaning "to be absent, to be nothing," and thus asks not merely location but the presence or absence of someone or something. Rendering it as "where is?" preserves the interrogative force and the underlying sense of perceived absence. |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
where is
| Same as P1 | No — adjusted for context |
| Rationale | Changed from 'where is?' to 'where is' for grammatical flow; the question mark is unnecessary since punctuation is not added. The form is direct and consistent with SIBI formatting rules. |
Bantu Hebrew
אֵי (ʼay) — Interrogative particle meaning 'where?' and, by extension, inquires about place, location, presence, or absence. Primarily functions as a direct question about the whereabouts or situation, especially of persons or objects. In contexts expressing loss, absence, or disregard, it can further signal dismay or incredulity ('where is...?').