Hawaiian Noun · Sea
ʻOihana lawaiʻa
Pronunciation: /oh-ee-hah-nah lah-vai-ah/
Meaning
The fishing profession or industry. Encompasses all aspects of engaging in fishing as a livelihood.
Example sentences
Nui ka poʻe e ola nei ma muli o ka ʻoihana lawaiʻa.
Many people make a living from the fishing profession.
Ua hoʻomaopopo ʻo ia i na hana āpau o ka ʻoihana lawaiʻa.
He understands all the facets of the fishing industry.
Ke hoʻohou nei ke aupuni i nā kānāwai no ka ʻoihana lawaiʻa.
The government is updating the regulations for the fishing profession.
About this word
“ʻOihana lawaiʻa” is a Hawaiian noun meaning The fishing profession or industry. It is part of the ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi (Hawaiian language) vocabulary in the category of Sea. Definitions are based on the Pukui-Elbert Hawaiian Dictionary.