• Usage:
○ Used before human names to show respect or deference, e.g., "Si Lola" (Grandma), "Si Jesus" (Christ)
○ Used before pet names to show affection or familiarity, e.g., "Si Buddy" (a dog's name)
○ Used before object names, especially cars, to show fondness or personal connection, e.g., "Si Toyot" (for a Toyota brand), “Si Betty” (for a Ford Escape) i.e. “Betty Ford”?
• Notes:
○ "Si" is not used before non-human nouns that have not been given a name.
○ The use of "si" can affect the tone or nuance of a sentence or conversation, conveying a sense of respect, affection, or familiarity.
○ The Boie'nen language has a cultural tendency to personify objects, especially cars, by giving them names and using honorific markers like "si".