Hawaiian Noun Phrase · Culture
ʻŌlelo Kāohi
Pronunciation: /OH-leh-lo KAH-oh-hee/
Meaning
Controlling or restraining speech. Language used to manage situations or express limitations.
Example sentences
Ma kēia kūlana, pono ʻoe e hoʻohana i ka ʻōlelo kāohi i mea e maluhia ai ka lehulehu.
In this situation, you must use controlling speech to ensure the safety of the public.
ʻAʻole kūpono ka ʻōlelo kāohi ke kamaʻilio ʻoe me ka ʻohana.
Controlling speech is not appropriate when you are talking with family.
Ua hoʻohana ka luna kumu i ka ʻōlelo kāohi e pale aku i nā haumāna mai ka pilikia.
The principal used restraining speech to protect the students from trouble.
About this word
“ʻŌlelo Kāohi” is a Hawaiian noun phrase meaning Controlling or restraining speech. It is part of the ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi (Hawaiian language) vocabulary in the category of Culture. Definitions are based on the Pukui-Elbert Hawaiian Dictionary.