What does Pepeke mean in Hawaiian?
In Hawaiian grammar sentence structure, a sentence is referred to as a “Pepeke”. The head, leading verb is referred to as the “poʻo”, the subject of a sentence is referred to as the “piko”, and the object is referred to as the “ʻawe”.
What is Pepeke Aike O?
PEPEKE `AIKE `O
- Pepeke ʻAike ʻO always begins with ʻO and is used to express such ideas as: “Maui is my home,” “She is my teacher,” and “That is my student.” Pepeke ʻAike ʻO is used whenever he is not appropriate.
What is the Poʻo?
poʻo. The “head” section of a pepeke containing one or more words in an easily recognizable pattern which varies with the type of pepeke being used. This variation of poʻo construction quickly allows the speaker, listener, or reader to determine the general semantic direction of the remainder of the pepeke.
What is a Kikino?
In the Cree language of our ancestors “KIKINO” means “Our home” and we invite all to come to our home on Whitefish Lake and enjoy the beauty of the area. The resort is dedicated to the memory of Adrian Hope who is credited with reviving the movement for the betterment of Metis People in the province of Alberta.
What does AUWE mean in Hawaiian?
Auwe (ău-wē’), or aue, interj. 1. An exclamation of wonder, of surprise, of fear, of pity or affection, as oh! woe! alas!
What is a Hamani?
Hamani. The hamani are action verbs, and more specifically can be said to be transitive action verbs in English. Examples could be to eat, to speak, to bring, and to buy.
What is a Painu?
The pepeke painu is a sentence pattern that describes the condition or state of someone or something. We’ve already learned a very simple pepeke painu sentence: Maikaʻi au. I’m fine. The word “maikaʻi” can be substituted with a variety of different words that describe a condition or a state of being.
What is Hamani in Hawaiian?
Hamani. The hamani are action verbs, and more specifically can be said to be transitive action verbs in English. Transitive verbs are those which are followed by an object: we eat something; we speak something; we bring something; we buy something; and so on.
What does Kalama mean in Hawaiian?
The Torch
Kalama means “The Torch” in the Hawaiian language.
