Hawaiian Verb · Everyday
hoʻohua
Pronunciation: /ho-oh-hoo-ah/
Meaning
to produce, to yield (of plants)
Example sentences
Ua hoʻohua nui ka niu i kēia makahiki.
The coconut tree produced a lot this year.
Makemake au i ka ʻāina e hoʻohua ai i ka ʻuala.
I want the land to produce sweet potatoes.
E hoʻohua ʻoe i nā hua kūpono i ka wā kūpono.
You must produce suitable fruits at the right time.
About this word
“hoʻohua” is a Hawaiian verb meaning to produce, to yield (of plants). It is part of the ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi (Hawaiian language) vocabulary in the category of Everyday. Definitions are based on the Pukui-Elbert Hawaiian Dictionary.