Hawaiian Noun · Numbers

ʻami

Pronunciation: /ʻah-mee/

Meaning

A unit of measure, especially in hula

Example sentences

  • Hoʻokahi ʻami o ka hula, lele ka wahine.

    One measure of the hula, the woman jumps.

  • Pono e hoʻomaʻamaʻa i kēlā me kēia ʻami no ka pau ʻana me ka maikaʻi.

    It is necessary to practice each measure to finish well.

  • He ʻami nui kēia, pono mākou e hoʻomākaukau pono.

    This is a big measure, we must prepare well.

About this word

“ʻami” is a Hawaiian noun meaning A unit of measure, especially in hula. It is part of the ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi (Hawaiian language) vocabulary in the category of Numbers. Definitions are based on the Pukui-Elbert Hawaiian Dictionary.

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