makani
1. nvs., Wind, breeze; gas in the stomach, flatulent wind; windy; to blow.
- Figuratively, anger, gossip; to show anger.
- Examples:
- Mai walaʻau aʻe hoʻi o makani auaneʻi (saying), don't talk too much or the wind will blow [gossip].
- Hāmau o makani auaneʻi, be still or there will be anger.
- Kali i ka makani ʻōahi, wait for the firebrand wind.
- References:
- Cf. ani.
- PPN matangi.
- References:
- See kahuna makani.
3. interjection, Call of sentinel, similar to “all's well”.
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