kaua

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See also: kāua and kauā

Estonian

Etymology

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

Adverb

kaua

  1. for a long time

Hawaiian

Etymology

From Proto-Polynesian *tau‘a.

Noun

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  1. a war, battle, army

Verb

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

References

  • Hawaiian Dictionary, by Pukui and Elbert
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