Hawaiian Noun · Culture
ʻEnu
Pronunciation: /EH-noo/
Meaning
Mouth, opening, or aperture. Can also metaphorically represent opinion or expression.
Example sentences
Ua pani ʻia ka ʻenuke o ke ana e ka pōhaku nui.
The mouth of the cave was closed by a large rock.
Mai ʻenuke mai, e haʻi mai i kou manaʻo.
Speak from your mouth, tell us your opinion.
Nui ka ʻenuke o ka ipuhao no ka hāʻule ʻana o ka wai.
The mouth of the pot is large, causing the water to spill.
About this word
“ʻEnu” is a Hawaiian noun meaning Mouth, opening, or aperture. It is part of the ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi (Hawaiian language) vocabulary in the category of Culture. Definitions are based on the Pukui-Elbert Hawaiian Dictionary.