Wehewehe Wikiwiki Hawaiian language dictionaries

1. nvs., Accustomed, used to, knowing thoroughly, habituated, familiar, experienced; to adapt; custom, habit.

• Examples:
  • No kēia maʻa o ke ailʻi, because of this custom of the chief.
• Related:
  • hoʻomaʻa Caus/sim.; To practice, gain experience or skill, become accustomed (less used than hoʻomaʻamaʻa).
• References:
  • Cf. maʻamaʻa, maʻamau.

2. nvt., Sling, as made of coconut fiber, human hair, or aerial pandanus roots; to cast a stone in such a sling; string of a musical instrument rare.

• PPN maka.

3. vt., To tie.

• References:
  • Cf. kāmaʻa.

4. n., Snapper at the end of a whip.

• Related:
  • Also: huʻa.

ʻaʻano, To become adapted to.

• Source:
  • Existing dictionary word
• References:
  • See hoʻomaʻa.

Sling, an offensive weapon used by Hawaiians in war. Maʻak&ubar;, to cast a stone with a sling.

Sea breeze at Lahaina. See ʻAʻa.