Hawaiian Noun · Nature
ʻOʻopu nōpili
Pronunciation: /oh-OH-poo noh-PEE-lee/
Meaning
A species of goby known for its ability to climb waterfalls using a suction disc on its belly. It is an iconic freshwater fish of Hawaiʻi.
Example sentences
Ua ʻike au i ka ʻoʻopu nōpili e piʻi ana i ka lua pele ma ka muliwai.
I saw the ʻoʻopu nōpili climbing the waterfall in the river.
He mea kupaianaha ka ʻoʻopu nōpili no kona hiki ke piʻi i nā wailele kiʻekiʻe.
The ʻoʻopu nōpili is amazing for its ability to climb high waterfalls.
Ma ka moʻomeheu Hawaiʻi, he mea nui ka ʻoʻopu nōpili ma ke ʻano he hōʻailona o ka ikaika a me ka hoʻomanawanui.
In Hawaiian culture, the ʻoʻopu nōpili is important as a symbol of strength and perseverance.
About this word
“ʻOʻopu nōpili” is a Hawaiian noun meaning A species of goby known for its ability to climb waterfalls using a suction disc on its belly. It is part of the ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi (Hawaiian language) vocabulary in the category of Nature. Definitions are based on the Pukui-Elbert Hawaiian Dictionary.