Hawaiian verb · Everyday
humu
Pronunciation: /hoo-moo/
Meaning
To sew, stitch
Example sentences
E humu kākou i kēia lole hou no ka pāʻina.
Let's sew this new dress for the party.
Nani kona makuahine i ka hikiwawe o kona lima ke humu.
His mother is skilled at how quickly she can sew.
Pono ia e humu i ka lua ma luna o ka ʻeke i ʻole e hina.
It needs to be sewn on top of the bag so it doesn't fall off.
About this word
“humu” is a Hawaiian verb meaning To sew, stitch. It is part of the ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi (Hawaiian language) vocabulary in the category of Everyday. Definitions are based on the Pukui-Elbert Hawaiian Dictionary.