naʻi

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Hawaiian

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Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈna.ʔi/, [ˈnɐ.ʔi]

Etymology 1

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From Proto-Central Pacific ngaki.

Verb

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naʻi

  1. to conquer, take by force

Etymology 2

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Verb

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naʻi

  1. to strive to obtain, understand or examine

References

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  • Wehewehe Dictionary