Hawaiian Verb · Everyday
hana
Pronunciation: /hah-nah/
Meaning
To work, do, make. A general term for performing an action or task.
Example sentences
Ua pau kaʻu hana i kona wā.
My work was finished in its time.
He hana maikaʻi loa kāu i kēia lā, e kuʻu hoa.
You did a very good job today, my friend.
E hoʻomau i ka hana me ka puʻuwai.
Continue to work with heart/dedication.
About this word
“hana” is a Hawaiian verb meaning To work, do, make. It is part of the ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi (Hawaiian language) vocabulary in the category of Everyday. Definitions are based on the Pukui-Elbert Hawaiian Dictionary.