Hawaiian Verb · Directions

huli

Pronunciation: /hoo-lee/

Meaning

To turn, to search

Example sentences

  • E huli ʻoe i kēlā ʻaoʻao.

    You turn to that side.

  • Ke huli nei au i koʻu kī.

    I am searching for my keys.

  • Huli ke kai i ka wā ua.

    The sea turns during the rainy season.

About this word

“huli” is a Hawaiian verb meaning To turn, to search. It is part of the ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi (Hawaiian language) vocabulary in the category of Directions. Definitions are based on the Pukui-Elbert Hawaiian Dictionary.

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