Video short from Hale Kuamo‘o Hawaiian Language Center: First episode of “E lawe i ke a‘o a mālama”
In this first episode of “E lawe i ke a‘o a mālama,” UH Hilo alumnus Kekailiko Medeiros introduces the idiom “He __ koe o…”
From Hale Kuamo‘o, UH Hilo’s Hawaiian Language Center:
Aloha everyone! In this first episode of “E lawe i ke a‘o a mālama,” we will be introducing the idiom “He __ koe o…” This idiom is used to demonstrate that something will happen shortly. Here are some examples:
“He ‘ai mai koe ona.” He/She will eat soon.
“He ‘ai mai koe o Kimo.” Kimo will eat soon.
“He ‘ai mai koe o ka ʻīlio.” The dog will eat soon.
“He ho‘i mai koe o‘u.” I will be back soon.
“He ho‘i mai koe o Kapua.” Kapua will be back soon.
“He ho‘i mai koe o ke ka‘a halihali.” The shuttle will be back soon.
“He mākaukau mai koe o mākou.” We (3+ exclusive) will be ready soon.
“He mākaukau mai koe o Keoni.” Keoni will be ready soon.
“He mākaukau mai koe o kāu ‘oka.” Your order will be ready soon.
That is all for today. Mahalo!