Template:haw-possessive pronouns
Hawaiian possessive pronouns
| The o-type forms are used for possessions that are inherited, out of personal control, and for things that can be got into (houses, clothes, cars). The a-type forms are used for acquired possessions. | |||||
| singular | dual | plural | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st person | koʻu, kaʻu kuʻu (affectionate, o- and a-type) |
ko māua, kā māua (exclusive) ko kāua, kā kāua (inclusive) |
ko mākou, kā mākou (exclusive) ko kākou, kā kākou (inclusive) | ||
| 2nd person | kou, kāu kō (affectionate, o- and a-type) |
ko ʻolua, kā ʻolua | ko ʻoukou, kā ʻoukou | ||
| 3rd person | kona, kāna | ko lāua, kā lāua | ko lākou, kā lākou | ||