Makemake au i kēlā

[mah-keh-mah-keh ow ee kay-lah]

phrase

LanguageHawaiian (United States)

Meaning

I want that
You use this phrase to tell someone that you have a desire for a specific thing or action.

Examples

Makemake au i kēlā puke.

I want that book.

Makemake au i kēlā iʻa.

I want that fish.

Pronunciationmah-keh-mah-keh ow ee kay-lah

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How it is usedUsed to express a desire for an item or action.

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