naʻu

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See also: Appendix:Variations of "nau"

Hawaiian[edit]

Etymology[edit]

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Pronunciation[edit]

  • IPA(key): /ˈna.ʔu/, [ˈnɐ.ʔu]

Pronoun[edit]

naʻu

  1. mine, for me, by me
    Naʻu ka puke
    Give the book to me. / The book was written by me. (ambiguous)
    ʻOka ʻo ia i pā mea ʻai naʻu.
    S/he orders a plate of food for me.

Usage notes[edit]

  • Applied to a-type possessions.

Related terms[edit]

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