Hawaiian Verb · Culture
ʻoumu
Pronunciation: /oh-oo-moo/
Meaning
To tie a knot, to fasten; referring to tying on clothing.
Example sentences
E ʻoumu ʻoe i kou kāʻei pipiʻi ma kou ʻaʻahu.
You tie your sash firmly on your clothing.
Ua ʻoumu ʻo Pua i ke kaula no ka pani ʻana i ka puka.
Pua tied the rope to close the door.
Maikaʻi ke ʻoumu ʻana i ka lipine ma ka makana.
It is good to tie the ribbon on the gift.
About this word
“ʻoumu” is a Hawaiian verb meaning To tie a knot, to fasten; referring to tying on clothing. It is part of the ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi (Hawaiian language) vocabulary in the category of Culture. Definitions are based on the Pukui-Elbert Hawaiian Dictionary.