kaikuaʻana

Hawaiian

Etymology

From kai- +‎ kuaʻana.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /kai̯.ku.aˈʔa.na/, [kəj.ku.wəˈʔɐ.nə]

Noun

kaikuaʻana

  1. older sibling
    Ua nānā au i koʻu kaikuaʻana.
    I looked at my older sibling.

Usage notes

  • The word is only used for older siblings of the same gender as you.

Further reading

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