Hawaiian Noun · Nature

ʻOhe

Pronunciation: /OH-heh/

Meaning

Bamboo; a versatile plant used for many purposes.

Example sentences

  • Ua hana ke kanaka i ka hale me ka ʻohe no kona paʻa.

    The person built a house with bamboo for its strength.

  • Nani ka leo o ka pahu ʻohe i ke mele ʻana.

    Beautiful is the sound of the bamboo flute when playing music.

  • Hoʻohana nā māla i ka ʻohe no ka hoʻihoʻi ʻana o ka wai.

    Gardeners use bamboo to channel water.

About this word

“ʻOhe” is a Hawaiian noun meaning Bamboo; a versatile plant used for many purposes. It is part of the ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi (Hawaiian language) vocabulary in the category of Nature. Definitions are based on the Pukui-Elbert Hawaiian Dictionary.

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