hawaiian
word
/həˈwaɪən/
huh-WY-uhn
/həˈwaɪən/
huh-WY-uhn
Definition
Relating to Hawaii, its people, culture, or language. It can be used as an adjective or a noun.
Usage & Nuances
Used for things from Hawaii (food, music, language, etc.), or people from Hawaii. As a noun, 'a Hawaiian' usually means an indigenous person, but can also refer to any resident; context matters. The word is always capitalized.
Spanish: hawaiano - hawaianaPortuguese (BR): havaiano - havaianaPortuguese (PT): havaiano - havaianaChinese (Simplified): 夏威夷的 - 夏威夷人Chinese (Traditional): 夏威夷的 - 夏威夷人Hindi: हवाई निवासी - हवाई (से संबंधित)Arabic: هاوايي - هاوايي (شخص/لغة)Bengali: হাওয়াইয়ানRussian: гавайский - гаваецJapanese: ハワイの - ハワイ人Vietnamese: Hawaii - người HawaiiKorean: 하와이의 - 하와이 사람Turkish: Hawaii'ye ait - HawaiiliUrdu: ہوائی کا - ہوائی باشندہIndonesian: Hawaii - orang Hawaii
Example Sentences
He speaks Hawaiian very well.
basic
She wore a Hawaiian dress to the party.
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His grandmother is a native Hawaiian.
natural
Do you know any Hawaiian traditions?
natural
Many tourists love Hawaiian music during their stay.
natural
We ate a Hawaiian pizza for dinner.
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