Hawaiian Noun · Directions

ʻaoʻao hema

Pronunciation: /ah-OH-ah-oh HEH-mah/

Meaning

Left side. This specifies the left-hand dimension or direction.

Example sentences

  • E huli ʻoe i ka ʻaoʻao hema o ka hale.

    You turn to the left side of the house.

  • Aia ka puka ma ka ʻaoʻao hema o ka hale kūʻai.

    The door is on the left side of the store.

  • E kau i ka pōʻai ma ka ʻaoʻao hema o kou poʻo.

    Place the lei on the left side of your head.

About this word

“ʻaoʻao hema” is a Hawaiian noun meaning Left side. It is part of the ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi (Hawaiian language) vocabulary in the category of Directions. Definitions are based on the Pukui-Elbert Hawaiian Dictionary.

https://hawaiian-words.com/word/aoao-hema