wikiwiki
/ˌwi.kiˈwi.ki/
The English phrase 'hurry up' is translated into Hawaiian as wikiwiki.
wikiwiki is a versatile term used to convey the concepts of being fast, quick or to hurry.
Meaning: go faster (verb)
Which one should you use?
You can use wikiwiki hou to express the specific idea of hurrying up again or doing something quickly once more.
How does it change in a sentence?
wikiwiki can function as an adjective meaning 'fast' or 'quick', as well as an adverb meaning 'quickly' or 'hurry'.
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation is /ˌwi.kiˈwi.ki/. It has 4 syllables, with the stress on the 3rd syllable.
Did you know?
- The word wikiwiki is the direct inspiration for the name of the 'Wiki' hyperlink system, such as Wikipedia, because it represents the speed of editing and accessing information.
- In some contexts, using wikiwiki too aggressively can be seen as contradictory to the traditional value of aloha, which emphasizes patience and harmony.
- The phrase wikiwiki is a reduplication of wiki. In Hawaiian, repeating a word is a common grammatical way to intensify the meaning or indicate a repetitive action.
Examples in context
- Wikiwiki!Hurry up!
- Pono e wikiwiki kākou.We need to hurry up.
Example conversation
Leilani and Koa are leaving for a party.
- LeilaniKoa, e wikiwiki mai!Koa, hurry up!
- KoaKe nū ana au i ka kī.I am looking for the key.
- LeilaniE wikiwiki, e nalowhi ka lā!Hurry up, the sun is setting!
- KoaUa loaʻa ia, e hele kākou.I found it, let's go.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry wikiwiki, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
