Hawaiian Verb · Numbers
hoʻonui
Pronunciation: /hoh-oh-NOO-ee/
Meaning
To multiply, increase
Example sentences
E hoʻonui kākou i ka ʻike e pili ana i ka moʻomeheu Hawaiʻi.
Let us increase the knowledge about Hawaiian culture.
Hoʻonui ka poʻe i ka pule no ka maluhia o ka ʻāina.
The people multiply their prayers for the peace of the land.
Makemake au e hoʻonui i kaʻu ʻoihana ma ka Pūnaewele.
I want to increase my business online.
About this word
“hoʻonui” is a Hawaiian verb meaning To multiply, increase. It is part of the ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi (Hawaiian language) vocabulary in the category of Numbers. Definitions are based on the Pukui-Elbert Hawaiian Dictionary.