Hawaiian Noun · Nature
awai
Pronunciation: /ah-WAI/
Meaning
River; stream. A natural flow of water.
Example sentences
Hulu nei ka ` Kawai ` mai ka mauna a i ke kai.
This stream flows from the mountain to the sea.
Ho`oma`ule `le ka `awai hulu, ` me ka `olu`olu.
The flowing river is peaceful and pleasant.
Ua ` lalo ka `awai, no laila, e akahele.
The river is swollen, so be careful.
About this word
“awai” is a Hawaiian noun meaning River; stream. It is part of the ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi (Hawaiian language) vocabulary in the category of Nature. Definitions are based on the Pukui-Elbert Hawaiian Dictionary.