hōʻoia

Hawaiian

Etymology

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Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /hoːˈʔo̯i.a/, [hoːˈʔo̯i.jə]

Verb

hōʻoia

1. to confirm, to affirm, to certify

   Synonyms: ʻāpono, ʻae

Derived terms

• palapala hōʻoia (“certificate”)