'apōpō
The Hawaiian word for tomorrow is 'apōpō. Wiktionary also lists ʻapōpō.
Meaning: on the day after the present day (adv)
Ways to say it
| Hawaiian | IPA |
|---|---|
| 'apōpō | |
| ʻapōpō | /ʔa.poːˈpoː/ |
This word is primarily used as an adverb to describe something happening on the day after the present day. It can also function as a noun to refer to the day itself.
Related words
Did you know?
- In the broader Polynesian language family, 'apōpō shares a common ancestor with the Māori word āpōpō and the Tahitian word apopo.
- The word 'apōpō uses reduplication, a process where a word is repeated to change its meaning or intensity.
Example sentences for Hawaiian are not verified yet.
Example conversation
Two friends are discussing their plans for the next day.
- NoelaniE kōkua mai 'oe 'apōpō?Will you help me tomorrow?
- KoaʻAe, e kōkua au.Yes, I will help.
- NoelaniMahalo nui, Koa!Thank you very much, Koa!
- KoaʻOle piha, Noelani.You're welcome, Noelani.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “tomorrow” translations and entries ʻapōpō, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries ʻapōpō, CC BY-SA 4.0.
