Introduction
Learning a new language can be challenging, but using the right tools can make the process more manageable and enjoyable. One of the most effective tools for language learners is a frequency list, which helps you focus on the most commonly used words first, allowing for faster and more practical vocabulary acquisition.
What's This?
This list features the most frequently used Hawaiian verbs, arranged roughly by their frequency of use, with the most common verbs appearing first and the less common ones following.
Why Use Frequency Lists?
Frequency lists are essential for language learners because they help prioritize vocabulary acquisition. By focusing on the most commonly used words, learners can quickly build a functional vocabulary, which significantly enhances their ability to understand and communicate in the target language. This method ensures efficient and effective learning, making it easier to grasp and retain new words.
This list was taken directly from the book below, which I highly recommend. To view the full list, check the book.
List of Words
In the sections with example sentences, the English translations are provided separately. This allows you to attempt translating the sentence yourself before checking the correct meaning.
1. ai — have, swallow — 'Ai' is used to indicate possession or consumption of something. It can mean 'have' or 'swallow' depending on the context. It is a versatile verb that is commonly used in everyday conversation in Hawaiian language.■ 1. He aha kāu i hana ai? 2. He aha kaʻu i hana ai? 3. Ma hea ʻoe i hele ai? 4. He aha kaʻu e hana ai? 5. He mea ka'u e hai aku ai ia oe. ■ 1. What have you done? 2. What have I done? 3. Where the hell have you been? 4. What do I have to do? 5. I have something to tell you.
2. loaʻa — have, find, receive, earn — 'Loaʻa' is used to describe the action of obtaining or acquiring something, whether it be finding an object, receiving a gift, or earning a reward. It signifies the act of coming into possession of something.
■ 1. Loaʻa iā ʻoe kaʻu ʻōlelo. 2. He aha kāu i loaʻa? 3. Loaʻa iā ʻoe? 4. ʻAe, loaʻa iaʻu. 5. ʻAʻole loaʻa iaʻu. 6. Ua loaʻa iaʻu. 7. He aha kāu i loaʻa ai? 8. Loaʻa. 9. E loaʻa iā mākou. 10. E nānā i kaʻu i loaʻa ai. 11. Loaʻa ka leka. 12. Ua loaʻa iaʻu kāu leka. 13. Ke loaʻa nei ʻoe? 14. E noi a e loaʻa iā ʻoe. 15. Inā loaʻa iā ʻoe, e pane mai. 16. Ua loaʻa iā ʻoe. 17. Ua loaʻa iaʻu. 18. Ua loaʻa iā ʻoe kēia. 19. ʻAe, ua loaʻa iā ʻoe. 20. Ua loaʻa iā ia. ■ 1. You have my word. 2. What have you got? 3. Have you? 4. Yes, I have. 5. I don't have it. 6. I found it. 7. What did you find? 8. Found it. 9. We'll find him. 10. Look what I found. 11. Message received. 12. I received your message. 13. Are you receiving? 14. Ask and you shall receive. 15. If you are receiving, please respond. 16. You've earned it. 17. I earned it. 18. You earned this. 19. Well, you've earned it. 20. He earned it.
3. hana — do, make, happen, create — 'Hana' refers to any type of work, job, act, or action that requires effort or labor to accomplish. It encompasses a wide range of tasks and activities that contribute to achieving a goal or completing a project.
■ 1. E aha hana ʻoe? 2. He aha kāu hana ma ʻaneʻi? 3. Pehea ʻoe e hana nei? 4. He aha kāu i hana ai? 5. Hana iā ia. 6. Hana iā ʻoe iho ma ka home. 7. Ua hana mākou. 8. Ua hana ʻoe. 9. Hana ala! 10. Ua hana au. 11. He aha i hana ai? 12. He aha ka hana? 13. He aha ka mea i hana ʻia? 14. He aha ka mea e hana nei? 15. He aha ka hana maanei? 16. Ua hana au iā ʻoe. 17. Ua hana au. 18. E hana wau i kahi hoʻololi. 19. Ua hana au i ka monster. 20. Ua hana ʻoe iaʻu. ■ 1. What are you doing? 2. What are you doing here? 3. How you doing? 4. What did you do? 5. Do it. 6. Make yourself at home. 7. We made it. 8. You made it. 9. Make way! 10. I made it. 11. What happened? 12. What's happening? 13. What just happened? 14. What is happening? 15. What happened here? 16. I created you. 17. I created it. 18. I'll create a diversion. 19. I've created a monster. 20. You created me.
4. don — don — 'Don' is used to indicate putting on or wearing an item of clothing or an accessory. It is a verb that describes the action of dressing oneself in a particular garment or piece of attire.
5. be — be — The verb 'be' is used to indicate existence, identity, or a state of being. It is a fundamental verb that is essential for forming sentences in any language.
6. lilo — be, become — 'Lilo' is used to indicate a state of being or transformation. It can be used to describe someone or something becoming a certain way or being in a particular state.
■ 1. Mai lilo. 2. No ka hana ʻana i kēia, pono wau e lilo i mea ʻē aʻe. 3. Pono wau e lilo i mea ʻē aʻe. 4. Ua lilo mākou i hoaaloha. 5. Ua lilo ʻoe i aha? 6. He aha kaʻu i lilo ai? ■ 1. Don't be. 2. To do this, I must become someone else. 3. I must become something else. 4. We became friends. 5. What have you become? 6. What have I become?
7. ʻike — know, discover, detect — 'Ike' is used to convey the idea of knowing, discovering, or detecting something. It is a versatile verb that can be used in various contexts to express understanding or awareness of a particular subject or situation.
■ 1. ʻIke ʻoe i ke aha? 2. Pehea ʻoe i ʻike ai? 3. ʻIke wau i kēlā. 4. ʻIke ʻoe i kēlā. 5. Pehea ʻoe e ʻike ai i kēlā? 6. Pono ʻo ia e hakakā e ʻike i kona hopena. 7. He aha kāu i ʻike ai? 8. Ua ʻike au. 9. ʻO ia ka mea e pono ai mākou e ʻike. 10. Na wai i ʻike i ke kino? 11. Ua ʻike ʻia mākou. 12. ʻIke ʻia ke kino. 13. ʻIke ʻia ke komo ʻana ma ka ʻikepili kumu mua. 14. Ua ʻike anei lākou iā mākou? 15. Ua ʻike lākou i ke alapine ultrasonic. ■ 1. You know what? 2. How do you know? 3. I know that. 4. You know that. 5. How do you know that? 6. She must fight to discover her destiny. 7. What have you discovered? 8. I discovered it. 9. That is what we must discover. 10. Who discovered the body? 11. We've been detected. 12. Bug detected. 13. Incursion detected in primary data core. 14. Have they detected us? 15. They detected the ultrasonic frequency.
8. hiki — can, arrive — 'Hiki' is used to express the ability to do something or to arrive at a location. It conveys the idea of being able to accomplish a task or reach a destination.
■ 1. Hiki anei iaʻu ke kōkua? 2. Hiki iā ʻoe ke lohe iaʻu? 3. Hiki iaʻu ke komo i loko? 4. Ai, hiki iau. 5. Hiki iā ʻoe ke hana. 6. Ua hiki mai nei au. 7. Ua hiki wale mai makou. 8. Ua hiki mai nei. 9. Ua hiki mai ʻoe. 10. Ua hiki mai. ■ 1. Can I help you? 2. Can you hear me? 3. Can I come in? 4. Yes, you can. 5. You can do it. 6. I just arrived. 7. We just arrived. 8. Just arrived. 9. You have arrived. 10. He has arrived.
9. kiʻi — get, refer, fetch — The verb 'kiʻi' is used to indicate the action of obtaining, referring to, or fetching something. It is commonly used in everyday conversation to express the act of getting or retrieving an object or information.
■ 1. E kiʻi iā ia! 2. Hiki iaʻu ke kiʻi iā ʻoe i kekahi mea? 3. E kiʻi iā lākou! 4. E kiʻi wau iā ia. 5. E kiʻi iā ia i waho. 6. E kiʻi iā ia! 7. E kiʻi au iā ia. 8. E kiʻi i kauka! 9. E kiʻi iā ia. 10. E hele au e kiʻi iā ia. ■ 1. Get him! 2. Can I get you anything? 3. Get them! 4. I'll get him. 5. Get her out of here. 6. Fetch him! 7. I'll fetch him. 8. Fetch a doctor! 9. Fetch her. 10. I'll go fetch her.
10. hele — go, come, attend — 'Hele' is used to indicate movement or attendance. It can mean to go somewhere, come to a place, or attend an event. It is a versatile verb that is commonly used in everyday conversation.
■ 1. E hele kāua. 2. Hele ana ʻoe ihea? 3. Hele i mua. 4. Hele aku. 5. Ma laila ʻoe e hele ai. 6. Hele mai. 7. ʻŌ, hele mai. 8. E hele kāua. 9. Hele mai, e ke kanaka. 10. Ke hele mai nei au. 11. Hiki ke hele. 12. Ua hele ʻo ia i ka hanana o ka mea kūʻai aku. 13. Ua hele kekahi mau mea waiwai i ka halawai. 14. Ua hele lākou i ka ʻaha mele me Morita. 15. He kanawalu kanaka i hele i ka hanana. ■ 1. Let's go. 2. Where are you going? 3. Go ahead. 4. Go on. 5. There you go. 6. Come on. 7. Oh, come on. 8. Come on, let's go. 9. Come on, man. 10. I'm coming. 11. May attend. 12. She attended the auctioneer's event. 13. Several stockholders attended the meeting. 14. They attended the concert with Morita. 15. Eighty people attended the event.
11. kau — will, put, hang — 'Kau' is used to indicate an action of placing or hanging something in a specific location. It can also convey the idea of intention or will to do something in the future.
■ 1. E kau i lalo. 2. E kau i ka pū i lalo. 3. E kau i kēia. 4. E kau iaʻu i lalo! 5. E kau. 6. Mai kau i luna. 7. E kau wale. 8. Ua kau ʻo ia i luna. 9. Ke kau nei au. 10. E kau wale i laila. ■ 1. Put it down. 2. Put the gun down. 3. Put this on. 4. Put me down! 5. Put it on. 6. Don't hang up. 7. Just hang on. 8. He hung up. 9. I'm hanging up. 10. Just hang in there.
12. makemake — want, prefer — 'Makemake' is used to describe someone who is eager, enthusiastic, or willing to do something. It conveys a sense of desire or keen interest in a particular activity or outcome.
■ 1. Heaha hoi kau e makemake mai ai iaʻu e hana? 2. He aha kāu makemake mai iaʻu? 3. ʻAʻole wau makemake. 4. ʻO ia kāu makemake? 5. He aha kāu makemake e ʻōlelo ai? 6. ʻO wai kāu makemake? 7. He aha kāu makemake? 8. Makemake au e kū. 9. Makemake au i kēlā. 10. Makemake au. ■ 1. What do you want me to do? 2. What do you want from me? 3. I don't want to. 4. Is that what you want? 5. What do you want me to say? 6. Which do you prefer? 7. What do you prefer? 8. I prefer to stand. 9. I prefer that. 10. I prefer it.
13. manaʻo — think, feel, mean, expect — 'Manaʻo' is used to express thoughts, feelings, intentions, or expectations. It encompasses the act of thinking, feeling, meaning, or expecting something. It is a versatile verb that can convey a wide range of mental processes.
■ 1. Manaʻo ʻoe? 2. Pela kou manao? 3. ʻAʻole, manaʻo wau ʻaʻole pēlā. 4. ʻO ia koʻu manaʻo. 5. Ma hea kou manaʻo e hele ana ʻoe? 6. Pehea kou manao? 7. ʻIke wau i kou manaʻo. 8. Pehea kona manao? 9. ʻAʻole maikaʻi koʻu manaʻo. 10. Manaʻo wau. 11. He aha kēlā manaʻo? 12. He aha ia manaʻo? 13. ʻO koʻu manaʻo. 14. He aha ka manaʻo? 15. Pehea kou manaʻo? 16. He aha kāu e manaʻo ai? 17. He aha kāu e manaʻo ai e hana wau? 18. ʻAʻole wau manaʻo e hoʻomaopopo ʻoe. 19. Manaʻo ʻoe e manaʻoʻiʻo wau i kēlā? 20. He aha kāu i manaʻo ai? ■ 1. You think? 2. You think so? 3. No, I don't think so. 4. That's what I thought. 5. Where do you think you're going? 6. How are you feeling? 7. I know how you feel. 8. How does it feel? 9. I don't feel well. 10. I feel it. 11. What does that mean? 12. What's that supposed to mean? 13. I mean it. 14. What does it mean? 15. How do you mean? 16. What do you expect? 17. What do you expect me to do? 18. I don't expect you to understand. 19. You expect me to believe that? 20. What'd you expect?
14. ike — see — 'Ike' is used to convey the action of perceiving something visually. It can also be used to describe understanding or having knowledge about something.
■ 1. E ike au ia oe. 2. Ua ike au ia oe. 3. Ua ike au. 4. E ike kakou. 5. Ua makemake au e ike ia oe. ■ 1. I'll see you. 2. I saw you. 3. I've seen it. 4. We shall see. 5. I wanted to see you.
15. waiho — let — 'Waiho' is used to indicate permission or allowance for something to happen. It can also be used to express letting go or leaving something behind.
■ 1. E waiho wale. 2. E waiho mai iaʻu penei. 3. E waiho iā ia. 4. E waiho mai ia'u. 5. E waiho wale iā ia. ■ 1. Just let it go. 2. Let me put it this way. 3. Let him be. 4. Let me alone. 5. Just let him be.
16. lawe aku — take — The verb 'lawe aku' is used to indicate the action of taking something away from the speaker's location. It implies movement away from the speaker and is commonly used in everyday conversations in Hawaiian language.
17. manao — would, assume, intend — The verb 'manao' is used to express thoughts, assumptions, or intentions. It conveys the idea of what someone would do, assume, or intend in a given situation.
■ 1. No ke aha la wau e manao ai? 2. Pehea kou manao? 3. Mai manao oe he oiaio. 4. Ke manao nei au e hana pela. 5. Ke ala a ke Akua i manao ai. 6. Ke manao nei anei oe e luku ia mea? 7. A ke manao nei au. ■ 1. Why would I think that? 2. What would you think? 3. Don't assume it's true. 4. I intend to do just that. 5. The way God intended. 6. Do you intend to destroy it? 7. And I intend to.
18. haʻi — tell — The verb 'haʻi' is used to convey information or share a story with others. It is commonly used in conversation, storytelling, and communication to relay messages or details to listeners.
■ 1. Haʻi mai iʻau. 2. Ua haʻi aku au iā ʻoe. 3. No ke aha ʻoe i haʻi ʻole mai ai iaʻu? 4. E haʻi mai iaʻu. 5. E haʻi aku wau iā ʻoe. ■ 1. Tell me. 2. I told you. 3. Why didn't you tell me? 4. Tell me about it. 5. I'll tell you what.
19. ʻōlelo — say, advise, verb — 'ʻŌlelo' is used to refer to a spoken or written word, a language or dialect, an agreement or covenant, or advice or counsel given by someone. It encompasses various forms of communication and expression in Hawaiian culture.
■ 1. He aha kāu i ʻōlelo ai? 2. He aha kāu e ʻōlelo nei? 3. He aha kāna i ʻōlelo ai? 4. ʻAʻole maopopo iaʻu ka mea e ʻōlelo ai. 5. Mai ʻōlelo pēlā. 6. E ʻoluʻolu e ʻōlelo mai. 7. He aha kāu e ʻōlelo ai? 8. E mālama au i kāu ʻōlelo aʻo a noho mālie. 9. Ua ʻōlelo ka stylist e kūʻē i ka hoʻololi. 10. Ua ʻōlelo ke kauka e haʻalele i ka caffeine. ■ 1. What did you say? 2. What are you saying? 3. What did he say? 4. I don't know what to say. 5. Don't say that. 6. Please advise. 7. What do you advise? 8. I'll take your advise and keep quiet. 9. The stylist advised against the change. 10. The doctor advised abstinence from caffeine.
20. e 'oluʻolu — please — 'E 'oluʻolu' is used to politely request or ask for something in a kind and respectful manner. It is often used when making a request or expressing a desire for something from someone else.
21. e ʻoluʻolu — please — 'E ʻoluʻolu' is used to politely ask for something or to make a request. It is a common word used in everyday conversations to show respect and courtesy towards others.
■ 1. ʻAe, ʻoluʻolu. 2. ʻAe, e ʻoluʻolu. 3. ʻAʻole, e ʻoluʻolu. 4. ʻO kēia ala, e ʻoluʻolu. 5. E ʻoluʻolu, e ʻoluʻolu. ■ 1. Oh, please. 2. Yes, please. 3. No, please. 4. This way, please. 5. Please, please.
22. hāʻawi — give, render — 'Hāʻawi' is used to describe someone or something as spirited, lively, or full of energy. It conveys a sense of boldness and determination, often in a playful or assertive manner.
■ 1. E hāʻawi mai iaʻu. 2. E hāʻawi mai i kou lima. 3. Hāʻawi wau. 4. E hāʻawi mai i ka pū. 5. Hāʻawi mai iaʻu i kahi honi. 6. No nā lawelawe i hāʻawi ʻia. ■ 1. Give me that. 2. Give me your hand. 3. I give up. 4. Give me the gun. 5. Give me a kiss. 6. For services rendered.
23. hoʻākāka — mean — The word 'hoʻākāka' is used to describe something related to or resembling testicles. It is typically used in a medical or anatomical context to refer to characteristics or conditions associated with the male reproductive organs.
24. oki — stop, cease, cancel, eliminate — 'Oki' is used to indicate the action of stopping, ceasing, canceling, or eliminating something. It is a versatile verb that can be used in various contexts to convey the idea of putting an end to something.
■ 1. E oki i ka olelo pela. 2. Oki ka nee ana. 3. Pono e oki keia. 4. Oki i ka uwē. 5. E oki i ka nana mai ia'u pela. ■ 1. Stop saying that. 2. Stop moving. 3. This has to stop. 4. Stop whining. 5. Stop looking at me like that.
25. mālama — keep, tend, maintain, preserve — Mālama is used to convey the idea of taking care of something, making reservations, maintaining something, or having custody over something. It encompasses the concept of responsibility and attentiveness towards the well-being of people, places, or things.
■ 1. E mālama. 2. E mālama i kou leo i lalo. 3. E mālama i kou mau maka. 4. E mālama i lalo. 5. Hiki iā ʻoe ke mālama i kahi huna? 6. Pono ʻo ia e mālama i ke ahi. 7. Ua mālama ka mea māla i nā moena pua. 8. Ua mālama ka manu i kāna mau keiki. 9. Ua mālama pono ʻia nā kikoʻī liʻiliʻi. 10. Ua mālama ke kahu i nā moena pua. 11. E mālama i ka papa. 12. E mālama i kou kūlana. 13. E mālama i ke kūlana. 14. E mālama i ka hahai. 15. Pono e mālama pono. 16. Na ke Akua e mālama iā ʻoe. 17. Mālama nā haipule iā mākou! 18. Hoʻohana ʻia ka hoʻoheheʻe cryogenic e mālama i nā mea ola. 19. Mālama maikaʻi ʻia. 20. Ua mālama maikaʻi ʻia nā mōʻalihaku Cretaceous. ■ 1. Keep it. 2. Keep your voice down. 3. Keep your eyes open. 4. Keep it down. 5. Can you keep a secret? 6. He had to tend to the fire. 7. The gardener tended to the flower beds. 8. The bird tended to her offspring. 9. The minuscule details were carefully tended to. 10. The gard tended to the flower beds. 11. Maintain course. 12. Maintain your position. 13. Maintain position. 14. Maintain pursuit. 15. Must maintain finesse. 16. May God preserve you. 17. Saints preserve us! 18. Cryogenic freezing is used to preserve organic matter. 19. Perfectly preserved. 20. The cretaceous fossils were perfectly preserved.
26. manaʻoʻiʻo — believe — 'Manaʻoʻiʻo' is used to express one's belief or faith in something or someone. It conveys a sense of trust, confidence, and conviction in the truth or existence of a particular idea, concept, or person.
■ 1. ʻAʻole wau manaʻoʻiʻo. 2. ʻAʻole hiki iaʻu ke manaʻoʻiʻo. 3. ʻAʻole wau manaʻoʻiʻo iā ʻoe. 4. Ke manaʻoʻiʻo nei au iā ʻoe. 5. ʻAʻole wau manaʻoʻiʻo i kēia. ■ 1. I don't believe it. 2. I can't believe it. 3. I don't believe you. 4. I believe you. 5. I don't believe this.
27. hoʻolohe — listen, obey — Hoʻolohe is used to convey the action of listening and obeying. It implies actively paying attention to instructions or information given by someone else and following through with them accordingly.
■ 1. E hoʻolohe mai iaʻu. 2. Ke hoʻolohe nei au. 3. E hoʻolohe i kēia. 4. Ke hoʻolohe nei ʻoe? 5. E hoʻolohe mai. 6. E hoʻolohe mai iaʻu! 7. E hoʻolohe au. 8. Hoʻolohe wau. 9. Pono ʻoe e hoʻolohe mai iaʻu. 10. Inā makemake ʻole kou manaʻo i kekahi mea, e hoʻolohe. ■ 1. Listen to me. 2. I'm listening. 3. Listen to this. 4. Are you listening? 5. Listen up. 6. Obey me! 7. I will obey. 8. I obey. 9. You have to obey me. 10. If your mind dislike anything, obey it.
28. maopopo — understand, realize, recognize, convince — 'Maopopo' is used to convey the idea of understanding, realizing, recognizing, or convincing someone of something. It is a versatile verb that can be used in various contexts to express comprehension or persuasion.
■ 1. ʻAʻole maopopo iaʻu. 2. Maopopo iaʻu. 3. Maopopo anei iā ʻoe? 4. Maopopo iā ʻoe? 5. ʻAʻole maopopo iā ʻoe. 6. Maopopo iā ʻoe kēlā? 7. Maopopo iā ʻoe? 8. Maopopo anei iā ʻoe ke ʻano o kēia? 9. Maopopo iā ʻoe kēlā, ʻaʻole anei? 10. Maopopo iā ʻoe kēlā, pololei? 11. Hoʻomaopopo i kēia? 12. Maopopo anei iā ʻoe? 13. E hoʻomaopopo iā ia? 14. Hoʻomaopopo ia? 15. E hoʻomaopopo mai iaʻu? 16. ʻAʻole maopopo iaʻu. 17. Ua maopopo anei ia oe i keia manawa? 18. Ua maopopo anei ia oe? 19. He paʻakikī ke hoʻomaopopo iā lākou. 20. Ua maopopo ia'u. ■ 1. I don't understand. 2. I understand. 3. Do you understand? 4. You understand? 5. You don't understand. 6. Do you realize that? 7. Do you realize? 8. Do you realize what this means? 9. You realize that, don't you? 10. You realize that, right? 11. Recognize this? 12. Do you recognize it? 13. Recognize him? 14. Recognize it? 15. Recognize me? 16. I'm not convinced. 17. Are you convinced now? 18. Are you convinced? 19. It's hard to convince them. 20. I am convinced of it.
29. lohe — hear — 'Lohe' is used to describe the action of perceiving sound through the ears. It can refer to actively listening to someone or something, or simply being aware of a noise in the environment.
■ 1. Hiki iā ʻoe ke lohe iaʻu? 2. Ke lohe nei ʻoe iaʻu? 3. Ua lohe ʻoe i kēlā? 4. Lohe ʻoe i kēlā? 5. ʻAʻole hiki iaʻu ke lohe iā ʻoe. ■ 1. Can you hear me? 2. You hear me? 3. Did you hear that? 4. You hear that? 5. I can't hear you.
30. hoʻomanaʻo — remember, remind — This verb is used to bring something to mind or to keep something in memory. It can be used to recall past events or to prompt someone to remember something important.
■ 1. ʻAʻole wau hoʻomanaʻo. 2. Hoʻomanaʻo wau. 3. Hoʻomanaʻo iaʻu? 4. Hoʻomanaʻo ʻoe? 5. ʻAʻole hiki iaʻu ke hoʻomanaʻo. 6. Hoʻomanaʻo mai iaʻu. 7. Mai hoʻomanaʻo mai iaʻu. 8. Mahalo no ka hoʻomanaʻo ʻana mai iaʻu. 9. E hoʻomanaʻo mai iaʻu. 10. ʻŌ, hoʻomanaʻo mai iaʻu. ■ 1. I don't remember. 2. I remember. 3. Remember me? 4. Do you remember? 5. I can't remember. 6. That reminds me. 7. Don't remind me. 8. Thanks for reminding me. 9. Remind me. 10. Oh, that reminds me.
31. ui — ask — 'Ui' is used to inquire or request information from someone. It is a versatile verb that can be used in various contexts to ask questions or seek clarification on a particular topic.
32. e ninau aku — ask — 'E ninau aku' is used to inquire or request information from someone. It is a polite and respectful way to ask questions in Hawaiian culture.
■ 1. E ninau aku. ■ 1. Ask away.
33. e hoʻāʻo — try — 'E hoʻāʻo' is used to convey the action of attempting or making an effort to do something. It signifies a willingness to try and achieve a goal, regardless of the outcome.
■ 1. Hiki iaʻu ke hoʻāʻo. 2. Pono ʻoe e hoʻāʻo. 3. Hiki iā ʻoe ke hoʻāʻo. 4. Pono ʻoe e hoʻāʻo i kekahi manawa. 5. Ua hoʻāʻo wau e pale iā ʻoe. ■ 1. I can try. 2. You should try it. 3. You can try. 4. You should try it sometime. 5. I was trying to protect you.
34. hoao — try — The verb 'hoao' is used to convey the action of attempting or making an effort to do something. It is often used to express the act of trying or testing something out to see if it works.
■ 1. Ke hoao nei au. 2. E hoao. 3. E hoao mai ia'u. 4. E hoao hou. 5. Ke hoao nei au e kokua ia oe. ■ 1. I'm trying. 2. Try it. 3. Try me. 4. Try it again. 5. I'm trying to help you.
35. ola — live, survive — 'Ola' is used to convey the idea of living or surviving. It can be used to describe someone's state of being or to express the concept of staying alive or thriving in various situations.
■ 1. Hiki iaʻu ke ola me kēlā. 2. E ola au. 3. E ola ka Moi! 4. ʻAʻole hiki iaʻu ke ola e like me kēia. 5. Makemake au e ola. 6. E ola au. 7. Ua ola au. 8. Pehea ʻoe i ola ai? 9. Ua ola ʻoe. 10. Ua ola ʻo ia. ■ 1. I can live with that. 2. I'll live. 3. Long live the King! 4. I can't live like this. 5. I want to live. 6. I'll survive. 7. I survived. 8. How did you survive? 9. You survived. 10. She survived.
36. lawe mai — bring — 'Lawe mai' is used to indicate the action of bringing something to the speaker or to a specific location. It conveys the idea of physically transporting an object from one place to another.
■ 1. E lawe mai iā ia i loko. 2. Ua lawe mai au ia oe i kekahi mea. 3. E lawe mai. 4. E lawe mai i loko. 5. E lawe mai ia'u. ■ 1. Bring him in. 2. I brought you something. 3. Bring it on. 4. Bring it in. 5. Bring him to me.
37. hui — meet — 'Hui' is used to describe the action of coming together or gathering with others. It signifies the act of meeting or assembling in a specific location or at a specific time for a particular purpose.
■ 1. E hui au iā ʻoe ma laila. 2. Ua hui mākou? 3. Ua hui mākou. 4. He hauʻoli ka hui ʻana me ʻoe. 5. Ua hauʻoli ka hui ʻana me ʻoe. ■ 1. I'll meet you there. 2. Have we met? 3. We've met. 4. It's a pleasure to meet you. 5. It was nice to meet you.
38. ʻai — eat — The verb 'ʻai' is used to describe the action of consuming food or drink. It is a common word in the Hawaiian language and is essential for expressing the act of eating.
■ 1. E ʻai kāua. 2. Ua ʻai anei ʻoe? 3. ʻAi ia. 4. ʻAi ʻai. 5. Ua ʻai ʻoe? ■ 1. Let's eat. 2. Have you eaten? 3. Eat it. 4. Eat up. 5. Did you eat?
39. noho — sit, settle, exist — 'Noho' is used to describe the action of sitting down, settling in a place, or simply existing. It conveys the idea of being in a state of rest or stability.
■ 1. E ʻoluʻolu e noho i lalo. 2. E ʻoluʻolu, e noho. 3. ʻAʻole ʻoe e noho i lalo? 4. E noho i lalo. 5. E noho kāua. 6. ʻAe, e noho i lalo. 7. Noho i loko. 8. ʻAe, noho i lalo. 9. E noho kāua. 10. Ua noho ʻoe i loko? 11. ʻAʻole noho hou ʻo Amanda Clarke. 12. E noho mau ka pilikia. 13. E noho. 14. ʻAʻole lākou e noho hou. 15. Hōʻike i ka honua āu e noho nei! ■ 1. Please sit down. 2. Please, sit. 3. Won't you sit down? 4. Come on, sit down. 5. Let's sit down. 6. All right, settle down. 7. Settle in. 8. Okay, settle down. 9. Let's settle down. 10. Have you settled in? 11. Amanda Clarke no longer exists. 12. The problem will exist indefinitely. 13. To exist. 14. They don't exist any more. 15. Show the world you exist!
40. poina — forget — The verb 'poina' is used to express the action of forgetting something or someone. It is commonly used in everyday conversation to indicate a lapse in memory or to describe the act of unintentionally leaving something behind.
■ 1. Ua poina au. 2. Poina puni ia. 3. Aneane poina au. 4. Mai poina. 5. Pehea wau e poina ai? ■ 1. I forgot. 2. Forget about it. 3. I almost forgot. 4. Don't forget. 5. How could I forget?
41. pani ʻia — shut — 'Pani ʻia' is used to indicate the action of closing or shutting something. It is a verb that describes the act of sealing off or securing an object or space.
■ 1. Ua pani ʻia. 2. Ua pani ʻia ka hana ʻaihue. 3. ʻAʻole hiki ke pani ʻia ka puka i ke kī. 4. Ua pani ʻia ka hale ʻaina no nā kūlana maʻemaʻe ʻole. ■ 1. It's sealed shut. 2. The smuggle operation was shut down. 3. The chock prevented the door from swinging shut. 4. The restaurant was shut down for unsanitary conditions.
42. ʻoi — shall — The verb 'ʻoi' is used to indicate a future action or event that is expected or required to happen. It conveys a sense of obligation or certainty in the outcome of the action or event.
43. heluhelu — read — The verb 'heluhelu' is used to describe the action of looking at and understanding written or printed words. It is commonly used to refer to the act of reading books, articles, or any other written material.
■ 1. Heluhelu mai ʻoe iaʻu? 2. Heluhelu mai. 3. He aha kāu e heluhelu nei? 4. Heluhelu paha ʻoe? 5. E heluhelu i keia. ■ 1. Do you read me? 2. Read it. 3. What are you reading? 4. Do you read? 5. Read this.
44. kū — stand, stop, quit — 'Kū' is used to indicate standing or quitting in various contexts. It can refer to physically standing up, taking a stand on an issue, or quitting a job or activity. It is a versatile verb with multiple meanings.
■ 1. Kū kokoke. 2. Kū i hope. 3. Kū i lalo. 4. Mai kū wale i laila. 5. Kū mālie. 6. E kū ma laila! 7. Kū wale. 8. ʻEā, kū! 9. Kū, kū! 10. No ke aha mākou e kū nei? ■ 1. Stand by. 2. Stand back. 3. Stand down. 4. Don't just stand there. 5. Stand still. 6. Stop right there! 7. Just stop. 8. Hey, stop! 9. Stop, stop! 10. Why are we stopping?
45. olelo — speak, pronounce — 'Olelo' is used to describe something that is overly wordy or verbose. It is often used to criticize writing or speech that is unnecessarily long or complex.
■ 1. E olelo no ka diabolo. 2. Ma ka olelo ana. 3. E, e olelo no ka diabolo. 4. Ua olelo au. 5. Ma ke kino, pela e olelo ai. 6. Ua pololei anei ka'u olelo ana? ■ 1. Speak of the devil. 2. Speaking of. 3. Oh, speak of the devil. 4. I have spoken. 5. In the flesh, so to speak. 6. Am I pronouncing that right?
46. kūʻai — buy — 'Kūʻai' is used to describe the action of purchasing goods or services in exchange for money. It is a common verb used in everyday conversations when discussing shopping or making transactions.
■ 1. Hiki iaʻu ke kūʻai aku iā ʻoe i mea inu? 2. ʻAʻole au kūʻai. 3. Ke kūʻai nei au. 4. Ua kūʻai au. 5. E kūʻai au i mea inu iā ʻoe. ■ 1. Can I buy you a drink? 2. I don't buy it. 3. I'm buying. 4. I bought it. 5. I'll buy you a drink.
47. hoʻouna — send, submit, dispatch — The verb 'hoʻouna' is used to convey the action of sending, submitting, or dispatching something to a specific destination. It is commonly used in various contexts to describe the act of transferring or delivering something to another person or place.
■ 1. E hoʻouna iā ia i loko. 2. E hoʻouna iā lākou i loko. 3. E hoʻouna. 4. Ua hoʻouna mai ʻo ia iaʻu. 5. E hoʻouna iā ia i luna. 6. E hoʻouna au i kaʻu hana i ka lā ʻapōpō. 7. Ua hoʻouna ʻo ia i kāna ʻatikala ma ka pūnaewele. 8. E ʻoluʻolu e hoʻouna koke i kāu hana. 9. E hoʻouna wau i kaʻu noi. 10. Ua hoʻouna ka mea kūʻai aku i kahi nīnau e pili ana i ka huahana. 11. ʻO ka hoʻouna ʻana. 12. ʻO kēia ka hoʻouna. 13. E hoʻouna aku ʻo Sierra One, ma luna. 14. Ua kauoha ka hoʻouna i ka hana koke. 15. Hoʻouna ma aneʻi. ■ 1. Send him in. 2. Send them in. 3. Send it. 4. He sent me. 5. Send him up. 6. I will submit my work tomorrow. 7. She submitted her essay online. 8. Please submit your work promptly. 9. I will submit my application. 10. The customer submitted an enquiry about the product. 11. It's dispatch. 12. This is dispatch. 13. Sierra One to dispatch, over. 14. The dispatch ordered immediate action. 15. Dispatch here.
48. nalowale — lose, disappear — The verb 'nalowale' is used to describe the action of losing or disappearing. It is often used to convey the idea of something being misplaced or vanishing without a trace.
■ 1. Ua nalowale kou manao? 2. Ua nalowale au. 3. Ua nalowale ʻoe? 4. Ua nalowale au iā ia. 5. ʻAʻole au makemake e nalowale iā ʻoe. 6. Ua nalowale ʻo ia. 7. Ua nalowale. 8. Ua nalowale ʻoe. 9. Ua nalowale lākou. 10. I hea ʻoe i nalowale ai? ■ 1. Have you lost your mind? 2. I'm lost. 3. Are you lost? 4. I lost him. 5. I don't want to lose you. 6. He disappeared. 7. He's disappeared. 8. You disappeared. 9. They disappeared. 10. Where did you disappear to?
49. lanakila — win, overcome, conquer — 'Lanakila' is used to describe achieving victory or success in a competition, battle, or challenge. It signifies overcoming obstacles and emerging triumphant. It conveys a sense of conquering and prevailing over adversity.
■ 1. Lanakila oe. 2. Lanakila au. 3. Ua lanakila mākou! 4. ʻO wai ka lanakila? 5. ʻAʻole hiki iā ʻoe ke lanakila. 6. Hula nā ʻuhane, lanakila i ka hauʻoli. 7. Ua lanakila au. 8. Pono ʻo ia e lanakila i kahi ʻeha hoʻopau ʻoihana. 9. Ua kōkua kona manaʻo paʻa iā ia e lanakila i nā pilikia. 10. Ua lanakila ʻo ia i nā mea keakea. 11. E mahele a lanakila. 12. Lanakila ke aloha i na mea a pau. 13. ʻAʻole au makemake e noho aliʻi a lanakila paha i kekahi. 14. ʻAʻole ʻoe i lanakila. 15. Ua mākaukau ka pūʻali e lanakila. ■ 1. You win. 2. I win. 3. We won! 4. Who won? 5. You can't win. 6. The souls are dancing, overcome with ecstasy. 7. I'm overcome. 8. She had to overcome a career-ending injury. 9. Her determination helped her overcome the odds. 10. He overcame the obstructions. 11. Divide and conquer. 12. Love conquers all. 13. I don't want to rule or conquer anyone. 14. Thou art not conquered. 15. The army was ready to conquer.
50. hahai — follow — 'Hahai' is used to indicate the action of following someone or something. It is commonly used to describe physically following someone, as well as metaphorically following someone's lead or instructions.
■ 1. No ke aha ʻoe e hahai mai nei iaʻu? 2. ʻAʻole au e hahai. 3. E ʻoluʻolu e hahai mai iaʻu. 4. E hahai i kaʻu alakaʻi. 5. Ke hahai nei ʻoe iaʻu? ■ 1. Why are you following me? 2. I don't follow. 3. Follow me, please. 4. Follow my lead. 5. Are you following me?
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