Hawaiian verb · Everyday

hahai

Pronunciation: /hah-hah-ee/

Meaning

To follow, pursue, chase

Example sentences

  • E hahai kākou i ke kaʻa ʻeleʻele.

    Let's follow the black car.

  • Ua hahai ka ʻīlio i ka pōlele.

    The dog chased the ball.

  • Makemake au e hahai i nā ʻōlelo aʻo a kaʻu kumu.

    I want to follow my teacher's instructions.

About this word

“hahai” is a Hawaiian verb meaning To follow, pursue, chase. It is part of the ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi (Hawaiian language) vocabulary in the category of Everyday. Definitions are based on the Pukui-Elbert Hawaiian Dictionary.

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