Hawaiian Noun · Everyday

ʻie

Pronunciation: /ʻee-eh/

Meaning

A basket or container, typically woven from plant materials.

Example sentences

  • Ua piha ka ʻie i nā hua ʻai ʻono.

    The basket is full of delicious fruits.

  • Hāʻawi mai ʻoe iaʻu i kēlā ʻie liʻiliʻi no kaʻu mau mea.

    Give me that small basket for my things.

  • Hoʻonani ka wahine i kāna ʻie me nā pua.

    The woman decorated her basket with flowers.

About this word

“ʻie” is a Hawaiian noun meaning A basket or container, typically woven from plant materials. It is part of the ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi (Hawaiian language) vocabulary in the category of Everyday. Definitions are based on the Pukui-Elbert Hawaiian Dictionary.

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