This is the 94th most frequent Catalan word.
hi
"Hi" is a Catalan pronoun meaning "there" or referring to a previously mentioned place, idea, or thing.
The word 'hi' is used as an expletive subject, serving to introduce the existence of something (there is/are).
Hi ha moltes estrelles al cel aquesta nit.
There are many stars in the sky tonight.
The word 'hi' is used here as a locative, referring to a place previously mentioned or understood (there).
No hi puc anar avui.
I can't go there today.
The word 'hi' is used as an antique pronoun connected to a prepositional phrase, indicating an object of thought or consideration (about it).