waimaka

Hawaiian

Etymology

Compound of wai (“water”) +‎ maka (“eye”). Compare to Malay air mata and Indonesian air mata.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /wai̯ˈma.ka/, [ʋəjˈmɐ.kə]

Noun

waimaka

  1. tears (water that flows from the eyes)

References

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