This is the 104th most frequent Slovenian word.
ji
The Slovenian word "ji" is the dative form of "ona" (she), meaning "to her" or "for her" in English.
Here, 'ji' refers to the indirect object in the dative case, meaning 'to her'.
Marija ji podarja knjigo.
Marija is giving her a book.
In this case, 'ji' is used to denote the recipient of an action, serving as an indirect object in the dative case.
Prinesi ji kozarec vode, prosim.
Bring her a glass of water, please.
'Ji' in this sentence highlights the direction of the action (waving) towards 'her', again serving as an indirect object in dative case.