noʻeau

Hawaiian

Alternative forms

  • noʻiau

Etymology

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Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˌno.ʔeˈau̯/, [ˌno.ʔeˈjɐw], [ˌno.ʔeˈjɔw] (rapid speech)

Verb

noʻeau(stative)

  1. clever; wise
  2. skilled, talented

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