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E hoʻomanawanui iki.

[eh ho-oh-mah-nah-vah-noo-ee ee-kee]

phrase

LanguageHawaiian (United States)

Meaning
  1. Be a little patient.
  2. You use this phrase to encourage someone to wait or stay calm for a short time.
Examples

E hoʻomanawanui iki. a hiki mai ka wa.

Be a little patient until the time arrives.

E hoʻomanawanui iki. a loaʻa ka meaʻai.

Be a little patient until food is obtained.

Pronunciationeh ho-oh-mah-nah-vah-noo-ee ee-kee

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How it is usedAsking someone to wait or stay calm while enduring something.

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