wala.ʻau
vi. To talk, speak, converse; formerly, to talk loudly, shout. See saying, makani 1. Hoa walaʻau, person to speak with. Walaʻau wale, to talk for the sake of talking, chatter; talkative, garrulous. Walaʻau ka waha, to speak too much. Kumepala walaʻau (1 Kor. 13.1), tinkling cymbal. hoʻo.wala.ʻau To cause talk, start talk or conversation. (PNP walakau.)