hawaiian

• Qui se rapporte à l'État américain d'Hawaï, à son peuple, à sa culture ou à sa langue.

Relating to the U.S. state of Hawaii, its people, culture, or language.

1. Relating to HawaiiA2formal

   Of or relating to the state or islands of Hawaii, its people, culture, or language.

   hawaïen

   • She wore a beautiful Hawaiian dress to the party.
   • The Hawaiian culture is rich in traditions and music.
   • They visited the Hawaiian islands during their vacation.

2. Relating to the Hawaiian languageB1formal

   Of or relating to the Polynesian language spoken by the native people of Hawaii.

   relatif à la langue hawaïenne

   • He is learning Hawaiian words and phrases.
   • The Hawaiian alphabet has only 13 letters.
   • Many place names in Hawaii are derived from the Hawaiian language.

• Nom désignant un habitant ou une habitante d'Hawaï, ou la langue océanienne parlée dans les îles.

A noun referring to a native or resident of Hawaii, or the Oceanic languages spoken on the islands.

nom propre

1. B1formal

   The Oceanic language spoken by the indigenous people of Hawaii.

   langue hawaïenne

   • She is learning to speak Hawaiian.
   • The Hawaiian language has a rich oral tradition.
   • Many place names in Hawaii are derived from Hawaiian.

2. PersonA2formal

   A native or resident of the Hawaiian Islands.

   Hawaïen (personne)

   • He is a proud Hawaiian who loves his culture.
   • The festival was attended by many Hawaiians.
   • She met a Hawaiian who taught her about local traditions.