sanawīki
The Hawaiian word for sandwich is sanawīki.
Meaning: dish (noun)
Did you know?
- While sanawīki refers specifically to the food item, if you were invited to a party for snacks, you would likely be served pupu, a term that covers everything from appetizers to finger foods.
- The word sanawīki is a phonetic transcription of the English 'sandwich' adapted to fit the Hawaiian alphabet, which has only 12 letters.
- In Hawaiian, the length of a vowel can change a word's meaning, which is why the kahakō over the ī in sanawīki is mandatory for correct identification.
Examples in context
- He sanawīki kēia.This is a sandwich.
Example conversation
Noelani and Kai are having lunch at a park.
- NoelaniHe sanawīki kēia no ʻoe, Kai.This is a sandwich for you, Kai.
- KaiMahalo, Noelani. He sanawīki maikaʻi kēia!Thank you, Noelani. This is a good sandwich!
- NoelaniUa ʻono ka sanawīki?Is the sandwich delicious?
- KaiʻAe, ʻono loa!Yes, it is very delicious!
