List of Prefix in Hawaiian and English

To learn Hawaiian language common vocabulary is one of the important sections. Common Vocabulary contains common words that we can used in daily life. Here you learn Prefix words in English with Hawaiian translation. If you are interested to learn the most common Hawaiian Prefix words, this place will help you to learn Prefix words in Hawaiian language with their pronunciation in English. Prefix words are used in daily life conversations, so it is very important to learn all words in English and Hawaiian.

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List of Prefix words in Hawaiian

Here is the list of prefixes in Hawaiian language with meanings and their pronunciation in English.

de-

Deactivate	hoʻopau
Debate	hoopaapaa
Decade	ʻumi makahiki
Decent	kupono
Decision	hoʻoholo
Declare	hai aku
Decode	decode
Decomposition	palaho
Decrease	emi iho
Deduction	unuhi
Default	paʻamau
Defeat	pio
Defend	pale aku
Deforest	hoʻopau nahele
Deformation	deformation
Degeneration	degeneration
Demand	koi

dis-

Disaccord	kuʻikahi
Disaffection	ka manao ole
Disagree	kuʻikahi
Disappear	nalo
Disapprove	hoole
Discharge	hoʻokuʻu
Discipline	hoʻopaʻi
Discompose	wehe
Discount	hoemi
Discover	ʻike
Displeasure	ʻoluʻolu
Disqualify	hoʻokuʻu ʻole

ex-

Exceed	e oi aku
Exchange	hoʻololi
Exhale	hoʻohāhā
Explain	wehewehe
Explosion	pahū
Export	hoʻokuʻu aku

im-

Impair	hōʻino
Impassion	ukiuki
Implant	implant
Import	lawe mai
Impossible	hiki ole
Impress	hoʻohihi
Improper	pono ole
Improve	hoʻomaikaʻi

in-

Inaction	hana ole
Inactive	hana ole
Inadequate	lawa ole
Income	loaʻa kālā
Incorrect	hewahewa
Indirect	ʻaʻole pololei
Insecure	palekana ʻole
Inside	i loko
Invisible	ike ole ia

inter-

Interaction	ka launa pū ʻana
Interchange	hoʻololi
Intermission	hoʻomaha
International	honua
Internet	pūnaewele puni honua
Interview	ninaninau

ir-

Irradiation	irradiation
Irrational	noonoo ole
Irregular	kūʻokoʻa
Irrelevant	pili ole
Irreplaceable	hiki ʻole ke pani ʻia
Irreversible	hiki ole ke hoohuliia

mid-

Midday	awakea
Midland	ʻāina waena
Midnight	aumoe
Midway	waena
Midwife	pale keiki

mis-

Misaligned	kuhi hewa
Misguide	alakai hewa
Misinform	kuhi hewa
Mislead	alakai hewa
Misplace	kuhi hewa
Misrule	kuhi hewa
Misspelt	kuhi hewa
Mistake	kuhi hewa
Misunderstand	kuhi hewa
Misuse	hoohana hewa

non-

Non existent	mea ole
Non pareil	non pareil
Nonchalant	manaʻo ʻole
Nonfiction	moʻolelo moʻolelo
Nonsense	lapuwale
Nonstop	kū ʻole

over-

Overcharge	uku nui
Overcome	lanakila
Overflow	e kahe ana
Overlap	ʻāwili
Overload	kaumaha nui
Overlook	e nana aku
Overpower	lanakila
Overrate	uku nui
Overrule	hoʻokolo

pre-

Predefine	wehewehe mua
Prefix	prefix
Prehistory	prehistor
Prepay	uku mua
Prepossess	prepossess
Prevail	lanakila
Preview	namua

pro-

Proactive	hooikaika
Proceed	hoʻomau
Proclaim	e hai aku
Profess	hai aku
Profit	waiwai
Profound	hohonu
Program	papahana
Progress	holomua
Prolong	hooloihi

re-

React	pane aku
Reappear	puka hou mai
Reclaim	kiʻi hou
Recollect	hoʻomanaʻo
Recommendation	ʻōlelo paipai
Reconsider	e noonoo hou
Recover	hoʻōla
Redo	hana hou
Rewrite	kākau hou

tele-

Telecommunication	kelepona
Telegram	telegarapa
Telepathic	telepathic
Telephone	kelepona
Telescope	telescope
Television	kīwī

trans-

Transfer	hoʻoili
Transform	hoʻololi
Transgender	transgender
Translation	unuhi
Transparent	akaka
Transport	halihali

un-

Undo	wehe
Unequal	like ole
Unhappy	hauʻoli ʻole
Unpack	wehe
Unseen	ʻike ʻole ʻia
Unstable	paʻa ʻole
Unusual	ʻokoʻa

up-

Update	hōʻano hou
Upgrade	hoʻonui
Uphill	piʻi
Uphold	kākoʻo
Upset	huhū
Upstairs	i luna
Upward	i luna

Top 1000 Hawaiian words

Here you learn top 1000 Hawaiian words, that is separated into sections to learn easily (Simple words, Easy words, Medium words, Hard Words, Advanced Words). These words are very important in daily life conversations, basic level words are very helpful for beginners. All words have Hawaiian meanings with transliteration.

Eat	ʻai
All	pau loa
New	hou
Snore	honi
Fast	wikiwiki
Help	kokua
Pain	ʻehaʻeha
Rain	ua
Pride	haaheo
Sense	manaʻo
Large	nui
Skill	akamai
Panic	makaʻu
Thank	mahalo
Desire	makemake
Woman	wahine
Hungry	pololi

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Daily use Hawaiian Sentences

Here you learn top Hawaiian sentences, these sentences are very important in daily life conversations, and basic-level sentences are very helpful for beginners. All sentences have Hawaiian meanings with transliteration.

Good morning	Aloha kakahiaka
What is your name	ʻO wai kou inoa
What is your problem	He aha kou pilikia?
I hate you	Inaina wau iā ʻoe
I love you	Aloha wau iā ʻoe
Can I help you	Hiki anei iaʻu ke kōkua?
I am sorry	E kala mai iaʻu
I want to sleep	Makemake au e hiamoe
This is very important	He mea nui kēia
Are you hungry	Pololi paha ʻoe?
How is your life	Pehea kou ola?
I am going to study	E aʻo ana au