Hawaiian

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Etymology

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hele +‎ -ā- +‎ iʻa.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˌhe.le.aːˈi.ʔa/, [ˌhɛ.lɛ.jaːˈi.ʔə]

Verb

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heleāiʻa

  1. to swim like a fish
    Synonym: holoāiʻa

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