ʻopi

Hawaiian

Etymology

From Proto-Polynesian *kopi (“double together, fold”), from Proto-Malayo-Polynesian *gepit (“pinch, squeeze between”).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈʔo.pi/

Verb

ʻopi

  1. (transitive) to fold, to crease
  2. (transitive, computing) to collapse
  3. (stative) wrinkled

Derived terms

Noun

ʻopi

  1. fold, crease
  2. bend of a wave
    Synonym: ʻopi nalu

Derived terms

  • ʻopi wai (“stream embankment”)

Further reading

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