Hawaiian Verb · Directions

e kū

Pronunciation: /eh koo/

Meaning

To stand, to stop

Example sentences

  • E kū ma ʻaneʻi a kali au.

    Stand here and wait for me.

  • E kū ka moku i ka moana.

    The ship stops at sea.

  • E kū noho ʻoe me ka mahalo.

    You stand (remain) with gratitude.

About this word

“e kū” is a Hawaiian verb meaning To stand, to stop. It is part of the ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi (Hawaiian language) vocabulary in the category of Directions. Definitions are based on the Pukui-Elbert Hawaiian Dictionary.

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