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kanaka makua

Haw to Eng, Pukui-Elbert (1986),

nvi., Adult, mature person; to behave or speak as an adult; to become adult, or to obtain the strength and maturity of an adult.

  • Examples:
    • Kanaka makua kēia keiki ʻuʻuku, this little boy behaves as an adult.
  • hoʻokanaka makua Caus/sim.; To act as an adult, to act mature.
    • Koʻu hoʻokanaka makua ʻana, my coming of age.

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