hopena

Hawaiian

Etymology

From hope (“rear, behind”) +‎ -na (abstract noun suffix).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /hoˈpe.na/, [hoˈpɛ.nə]

Noun

hopena

  1. ending, conclusion
  2. result, consequence
  3. destiny, fate
  4. (grammar) stative verb
  5. origin story, aetiology

Derived terms

  • hopena pāheu (“allergic reaction”)
  • hopena pule (“weekend”)
  • make hopena (“die a bad death”, verb)

Further reading

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