Hawaiian Noun · People

hiapo

Pronunciation: /hee-AH-poh/

Meaning

Firstborn child. The eldest offspring.

Example sentences

  • ʻO Keoki kaʻu hiapo, a ua haʻaheo nō au iā ia.

    Keoki is my firstborn, and I am very proud of him.

  • Ma ke ʻano he hiapo, he kuleana koʻikoʻi kou i loko o ka ʻohana.

    As the firstborn, you have significant responsibilities within the family.

  • Ke kali nei mākou i ka hānau ʻana o kā mākou hiapo mua loa.

    We are awaiting the birth of our very firstborn.

About this word

“hiapo” is a Hawaiian noun meaning Firstborn child. It is part of the ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi (Hawaiian language) vocabulary in the category of People. Definitions are based on the Pukui-Elbert Hawaiian Dictionary.

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