hoʻomalihini

Hawaiian

Etymology

From hoʻo- (causative/simulative prefix) +‎ malihini (“guest”).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˌho.ʔoˌma.liˈhi.ni/, [ˌho.ʔoˌmɐ.liˈhi.ni]

Verb

hoʻomalihini

  1. to act as a guest or visitor
  2. to reveal that guests are coming (by omens, etc.)

Further reading

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