Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
ua
Particle
oo-ah
Definition
A word in the Hawaiian language, often used as a particle in various expressions.
Examples
- The phrase ‘ua kau a’e’ means ‘it is raining now.’
- In conversation, one might say, ‘Ua noa ka ua,’ meaning ‘The rain has stopped.’
Meaning
In Hawaiian, ‘ua’ indicates that something has happened or occurred, particularly relating to rain or water, and is commonly associated with phrases indicating that the rain has begun or is ongoing.
Synonyms
- None
