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What does the word 'Kēia' mean?

That (far away, or at least not right near either of us)
What
This (right here where I am) (correct)
That (near or connected to you)

What does the word 'Kēnā' mean?

What
That (near or connected to you) (correct)
This (right here where I am)
That (far away, or at least not right near either of us)

What does the word 'Kēlā' mean?

What
That (near or connected to you)
That (far away, or at least not right near either of us) (correct)
This (right here where I am)

What does 'He aha' mean?

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What does 'He aha kēia?' mean?

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What does 'He aha kēnā?' mean?

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What does 'He aha kēia?' mean?

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Study Notes

Demonstrative Words in Hawaiian

Kēia: Refers to "this" and indicates something physically present or close to the speaker.
Kēnā: Translates to "that," describing an object that is near or connected to the listener.
Kēlā: Means "that" in reference to something distant from both the speaker and the listener.

Questions Using He Aha

He aha: A common phrase that means "What."
He aha kēia?: Asks "What is this?" indicating the speaker is referring to something nearby.
He aha kēnā?: Inquires "What is that (near you)?" focusing on an object that is closer to the listener.
He aha kēlā?: Queries "What is that (away from you)?" addressing an object that is at a greater distance from both.

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This quiz features flashcards to help you learn important Hawaiian words and phrases. It covers essential concepts such as proximity and inquiry in the Hawaiian language. Test your knowledge on words like 'Kēia', 'Kēnā', and 'He aha'.