ʻae
The Hawaiian word for "yes" is ʻae.
ʻae is a particle used to indicate agreement or acceptance.
Meaning: word used to indicate agreement or acceptance (particle)
Did you know?
- While ʻae is a common way to say 'yes', a person might respond to a question with just a single, melodic 'm' sound to show they are listening or agreeing without actually saying the word.
- The symbol ʻ at the start of ʻae is called an 'okina' and represents a glottal stop, which is a full consonant in Hawaiian grammar.
- In Hawaiian, the word ʻae can also function as a verb meaning 'to consent' or 'to agree' rather than just a simple particle.
Examples in context
- ʻAe!Yes!Tatoeba #7262579 by azraelgnosis, translation #1148358 by cntrational
- ʻAe, hiki nō.Yes, it is possible.
- ʻAe, hauʻoli au.Yes, I am happy.
Example conversation
Noelani asks Koa if he wants to eat lunch.
- NoelaniE ʻai paha kāua i kēia manawa?Should we eat now?
- KoaʻAe, e hele kāua.Yes, let's go.
- NoelaniE ʻai kāua i ka hale?Shall we eat at home?
- KoaʻAʻole, e ʻai kāua i waho.No, let's eat outside.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
