(noun) A status that is acquired as the result of personal accomplishment, serving as a reflection of ability and personal effort. Example: A university professor, working actor, professional athlete, licensed dentist, or master mechanic; also marital status. Audio Pronunciation: (aÂ·chieved statÂ·us).
What's your name? To ask a name in Hawaiian, start with Ê»O wai, add one of the words in the table below, and finish with inoa?. So, to ask What is your name?, you should say Ê»O wai kou inoa?. Ê»Ålelo Pelekane
My name is Kaniela. Ê»O Kaniela koÊ»u inoa. Your name is Awapuhi. Ê»O Awapuhi kou inoa. His/her name is Keanu. Ê»O Keanu kona inoa. Our names (2 people) are Mele and Kapua. Ê»O Mele lÄua Ê»o Kapua kÅ kÄua inoa. Our names are Kawika, LeiÊ»ala, and Malia. Ê»O Kawika, LeiÊ»ala, a Ê»o Malia kÅ kÄkou inoa. Their names are Leimaile and UÊ»ilani.