Hawaiian

Pronunciation: /həˈwaɪən/

Definitions of Hawaiian

adjective relating to Hawaii or its people, language, or culture

Example Sentences

A1 I tried Hawaiian pizza for the first time.

A2 She bought a beautiful Hawaiian shirt on her vacation.

B1 The Hawaiian culture is rich in traditions and customs.

B2 The Hawaiian islands are known for their stunning beaches and clear blue waters.

C1 The Hawaiian language is an official language of the state.

C2 The Hawaiian hula dance is a beautiful and expressive art form.

Examples of Hawaiian in a Sentence

formal The Hawaiian language is recognized as one of the official languages of the state of Hawaii.

informal I love Hawaiian pizza with pineapple and ham on top.

slang Let's hit up the Hawaiian BBQ joint for some ono grinds.

figurative Her dance moves were as graceful as a Hawaiian hula dancer.

Grammatical Forms of Hawaiian

• past tense: Hawaiianized
• plural: Hawaiians
• comparative: more Hawaiian
• superlative: most Hawaiian
• present tense: Hawaiians
• future tense: will Hawaiianize
• perfect tense: have Hawaiianized
• continuous tense: are Hawaiianizing
• singular: Hawaiian
• positive degree: Hawaiian
• infinitive: to Hawaiianize
• gerund: Hawaiianizing
• participle: Hawaiianized

Origin and Evolution of Hawaiian

First Known Use: 1778 year

Language of Origin: Polynesian

Story behind the word: The word 'Hawaiian' originates from the Polynesian language spoken by the indigenous people of Hawaii.

Evolution of the word: The term 'Hawaiian' was first recorded in English in 1778 during Captain James Cook's third voyage to the Pacific. It has since been used to refer to the people, culture, and language of Hawaii.