Achi

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See also: achi, achɨ, achįʼ, -a'chi, áchʼįʼ, āchi, and a̱chi

English

Etymology 1

Proper noun

Achi

  1. A language of Guatemala.
Translations

Etymology 2

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Noun

Achi (plural Achis)

  1. (Philippines, colloquial) respectful honorific used before a name for the eldest sister
  2. (Philippines, colloquial, informal) respectful honorific used before a name for an elder sister: Sister
  3. (Philippines, colloquial, informal) respectful honorific used before a name for a young female senior: Miss; Sister
Usage notes

In the Philippines, the term is primarily used and recognized within Chinese Filipino families as the predominant term to refer to and address the eldest sister in the family, and by extension, any elder sister in the family or even any older young female that the speaker is familiar with.

Anagrams

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