Hawaiian Verb · Everyday
hāmau
Pronunciation: /HAH-mow/
Meaning
To be silent, quiet
Example sentences
E Hāmau 'oe a hiki i ka pau ʻana o ka haʻiʻōlelo.
Be silent until the speech is finished.
ʻAno hāmau ka hale i kēia ahiahi.
The house is somewhat quiet this evening.
Hāmau ka waha o ka ʻīlio ke kauoha ʻia.
The dog's mouth is silent when commanded.
About this word
“hāmau” is a Hawaiian verb meaning To be silent, quiet. It is part of the ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi (Hawaiian language) vocabulary in the category of Everyday. Definitions are based on the Pukui-Elbert Hawaiian Dictionary.