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He maʻi lele kēlā.

[heh ma-ee leh-leh kay-laa]

phrase

LanguageHawaiian (United States)

Meaning
  1. That is a contagious disease.
  2. This is a phrase used to warn others about an illness that can be passed to other people.
Examples

Mai hoʻopā i kēlā kanaka, He maʻi lele kēlā.

Do not touch that person, that is a contagious disease.

Pronunciationheh ma-ee leh-leh kay-laa

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How it is usedUsed as a warning about an illness that can spread.

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