kili
The Hawaiian word for cherry is kili.
kili is a noun used to refer to the cherry fruit.
Meaning: fruit (noun)
Did you know?
- The word kili actually comes from a word meaning a 'hand net' rather than describing a fruit.
- The linguistic history of kili is rooted in the maritime culture of the Pacific, specifically regarding the act of casting a net.
Examples in context
- He kili kēia.This is a cherry.
Example conversation
Koa and Kiana are sharing a bowl of fruit.
- KoaHe kili kou.You have a cherry.
- KianaʻAe, he kili kēlā.Yes, that is a cherry.
- KoaHāʻawi mai i kēlā kili.Give me that cherry.
- KianaEia kou kili, Koa.Here is your cherry, Koa.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries kili, CC BY-SA 4.0.
