kaua

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See also: kāua and kauā

Estonian[edit]

Etymology[edit]

Derived from kauge. Cognate to Ingrian kavvan (“for a long time”), Finnish kauan (“for a long time”), Votic kauga (“for a long time”), Votic kōgiń (“for a long time”).

Adverb[edit]

kaua (comparative kauem)

  1. for a long time

Hawaiian[edit]

Etymology[edit]

From Proto-Polynesian *tau‘a (compare with Maori taua).

Noun[edit]

kaua

  1. a war, battle, army

Verb[edit]

kaua

  1. to fight
    Synonyms: hakakā, paio
  2. to go to war

References[edit]

  • Hawaiian Dictionary, by Pukui and Elbert
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