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vs., Friendly, sociable; to associate with, meet with, fraternize with, visit, be sociable.

• Examples:
  • Used idiomatically with ʻaʻohe, ʻaʻole, ʻole: ʻAʻohe launa ka makaʻu, terrible fear; there's no limit to the fear; literally, no meeting the fear.
  • ʻAʻole lihi launa mai o ka pilikia, there's no end to the trouble.
  • Launa ʻana, association, intercourse, connection.
  • Launa ʻōlelo, dialogue, communication.
• Related:
  • hoʻolauna Caus/sim.; To introduce one person to another; to be friendly.
    • Hoʻo launa ʻana, introduction.
    • Ke hoʻolauna aku nei au i mua o ʻoukou, I introduce myself to you.
• References:
  • Cf. hoalauna.

ʻaʻano, Compatible, as of computer programs.

• Source:
  • Existing dictionary word, Extended meaning
• Examples:
  • Ua launa kēia lako polokalamu hou me kāu kamepiula. This new software is compatible with your computer.
  • Hulu waihona launa. Compatible file format.
• References:
  • See ʻaʻohe launa.
  • Cf. launa ʻole.

ʻaʻano, Corresponding, in math.

• Related:
  • Huina launa. Corresponding angle, of a triangle.
  • ʻAoʻao launa. Corresponding side, of a triangle.

1. v., For lau ana, probably a spreading. To associate with; to be on friendly terms with one; to treat with kindness or attention.

2. To receive in a friendly manner.

3. To be intimate with one; to have an agreement with.

4. Hoolauna. To have fellowship with one. Gal. 2:9.

adj., Friendly; social; intimate; with ole, unlike; different from; excellent, &c.; i ka hanohano launa ole o ke alii kane. Laieik. 113.

adj., Friendly; social; intimate; with ole, unlike; different from; excellent, etc.; i ka hanohano launa ole o ke alii kane.—Laieik. p. 113.

v., [For lau ana, probably a spreading.] To associate with; to be on friendly terms with one; to treat with kindness or attention. The transitive form is hoolauna.

friendly; to associate.