Hawaiian Verb · Food
hoʻopihapiha
Pronunciation: /ho-oh-PEE-hah-PEE-hah/
Meaning
To fill up, satisfy hunger.
Example sentences
Ua hoʻopihapiha ka ʻōpū o ka ʻīlio i ka meaʻai.
The dog's stomach was filled up with food.
Ma hope o ka ʻai nui ʻana, ua hoʻopihapiha maoli koʻu ʻōpū.
After eating a large meal, my stomach was truly satisfied.
E hoʻopihapiha ʻoe i kāu kīʻaha me ka wai anuanu.
Fill up your cup with cold water.
About this word
“hoʻopihapiha” is a Hawaiian verb meaning To fill up, satisfy hunger. It is part of the ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi (Hawaiian language) vocabulary in the category of Food. Definitions are based on the Pukui-Elbert Hawaiian Dictionary.