Lahi

race / breed / typeNoun / adjective

Alternative meanings

race; breed; type; kind; variety; group; different depending on context

Pronunciation

LAH-hee

Root and affixes

Lahi expresses difference, type, or kind. For animals it can mean breed; for people it should be used carefully with clear social or cultural context.

Variants or conjugations

race; breed; type; kind; class; lineage; different

Related words and expressions

people; group; culture; lineage; type; class; animal; identity

Meaning and usage notes

For people, lahi can refer to group, origin, or difference, but more precise terms like grupo etniko or kultura are often better when that is the intended meaning. For animals, lahi can mean breed.