Puka Meaning in English
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Definition
A small hole or opening in something, often used in Hawaii or the Pacific Islands to refer to a gap or natural opening.
Usage & Nuances
'Puka' is informal and regional, mainly found in Hawaiian or Pacific Island contexts. It can refer to natural openings (like holes in coral or shells) or small gaps. Not widely used outside these regions. You may see it in jewelry ("puka shell necklace").
Spanish: agujero - aperturaPortuguese (BR): buraco - aberturaPortuguese (PT): buraco - aberturaChinese (Simplified): 洞 - 缺口Chinese (Traditional): 洞 - 缺口Hindi: छेद - खुला स्थानArabic: ثقب - فتحةBengali: ছিদ্র - গর্তRussian: дырка - отверстиеJapanese: 穴 - 小さな開口部Vietnamese: lỗKorean: 구멍Turkish: delikUrdu: سوراخ - چھوٹا سوراخIndonesian: lubang
Example Sentences
The fence has a little puka in it.
basic
There is a puka in my shirt.
basic
I found a shell with a puka on the beach.
basic
That surfboard has a puka from bumping against the rocks.
natural
She made a puka necklace with the shells she collected.
natural
If you look through that puka, you can see the ocean.
natural