lolouila
/lo.lou̯ˈi.la/
The English phrase "computer" is translated into Hawaiian as lolouila. Wiktionary also lists kamepuila.
Meaning: programmable electronic device (noun)
Ways to say it
| Hawaiian | IPA |
|---|---|
| lolouila | /lo.lou̯ˈi.la/ |
| kamepuila | /ˌka.me.puˈi.la/ |
lolouila and kamepuila are both nouns used to refer to a programmable electronic device.
How do you pronounce it?
The word has four syllables: /lo.lou̯ˈi.la/. The stress is on the third syllable.
Did you know?
- The word lolouila literally translates to 'lightning brain' in English.
- The word lolo for 'brain' is also used in Hawaiian to describe someone who is confused or 'crazy'.
- To create kamepuila, the English word 'computer' was modified to fit the strict consonant-vowel patterns of the Hawaiian language.
Examples in context
- He hou loa kēia lolouila.This computer is very new.
Example conversation
Koa and Malia are in a classroom.
- KoaAia kou lolouila, Malia.There is your computer, Malia.
- MaliaMahalo, Koa.Thank you, Koa.
- KoaHana hou ka lolouila?Is the computer working again?
- MaliaʻAe, hana pono ia.Yes, it is working properly.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “computer” translations and entries lolouila, kamepuila, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries kamepuila, lolouila, CC BY-SA 4.0.
