kai
word
Definition
'Kai' is most commonly used as a male given name in various cultures, such as Hawaiian, Japanese, and Māori. Sometimes 'kai' appears as a sound or onomatopoeia, or as a word meaning 'food' in Māori.
Usage & Nuances
Almost always a proper noun (name). If you see 'Kai' capitalized, it’s likely a person's name. In Māori, 'kai' means 'food', but this meaning is rare in general English use. Not an everyday English word.
Spanish: kai (no existe una traducción directa; nombre propio u onomatopeya)Portuguese (BR): kai (sem tradução direta; nome próprio ou onomatopeia)Portuguese (PT): kai (sem tradução direta; nome próprio ou onomatopeia)Chinese (Simplified): 凯（常为人名，无直接翻译）Chinese (Traditional): 凱（常為人名，無直接翻譯）Hindi: काई (कोई सीधा अनुवाद नहीं; नाम या ध्वन्यात्मक शब्द)Arabic: كاي (لا يوجد ترجمة مباشرة؛ اسم علم أو صوتية)Bengali: কাইRussian: КайJapanese: カイVietnamese: KaiKorean: 카이Turkish: KaiUrdu: کائیIndonesian: Kai
Example Sentences
Kai likes to play soccer after school.
basic
I met Kai at the park yesterday.
basic
Kai has a little sister named Mia.
basic
Whenever I hear the name Kai, I think of the ocean.
natural
Did you know that in Māori, 'kai' means food?
natural
My friend Kai always brings the best snacks to the party.
natural