naʻi

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Hawaiian[edit]

Pronunciation[edit]

  • IPA(key): /ˈna.ʔi/, [ˈnɐ.ʔi]

Etymology 1[edit]

From Proto-Central Pacific ngaki.

Verb[edit]

naʻi

  1. to conquer, take by force

Etymology 2[edit]

Verb[edit]

naʻi

  1. to strive to obtain, understand or examine

References[edit]

  • Wehewehe Dictionary