Hawaiian verb · Everyday
hoʻopaʻi
Pronunciation: /ho-oh-pah-ee/
Meaning
To punish, penalize
Example sentences
Hāʻawi ʻia ka hoʻopaʻi kūpono i ka poʻe i uhai i ke kānāwai.
Appropriate punishment will be given to those who break the law.
Ua hoʻoholo ka luna kumu e hoʻopaʻi aku i nā haumāna no kā lākou hana hewa.
The principal decided to punish the students for their misconduct.
Mai makaʻu ʻoe i ka hoʻopaʻi, akā e aʻo mau mai i kāu mau hewa.
Do not fear punishment, but always learn from your mistakes.
About this word
“hoʻopaʻi” is a Hawaiian verb meaning To punish, penalize. It is part of the ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi (Hawaiian language) vocabulary in the category of Everyday. Definitions are based on the Pukui-Elbert Hawaiian Dictionary.