Hawaiian Noun · Nature
ʻaʻama
Pronunciation: /ah-AH-mah/
Meaning
Black crab (often found on rocky shores). A type of crab known for its dark color and agility on rocks.
Example sentences
Ua ʻike au i ka ʻaʻama e holo wikiwiki ana ma nā pōhaku.
I saw an ʻaʻama crab running quickly on the rocks.
He punahele ka ʻaʻama no ka poʻe ma ka mokupuni.
The ʻaʻama crab is a favorite for people on the island.
E makaʻala ʻoe i ka ʻaʻama ke hele ʻoe ma ke kahakai pōhaku.
Be careful of the ʻaʻama crab when you walk on the rocky shore.
About this word
“ʻaʻama” is a Hawaiian noun meaning Black crab (often found on rocky shores). It is part of the ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi (Hawaiian language) vocabulary in the category of Nature. Definitions are based on the Pukui-Elbert Hawaiian Dictionary.