kaikaina

Hawaiian

Etymology

From kai- +‎ kaina.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /kai̯ˈkai̯.na/, [kəjˈkɐj.nə], [kəjˈkɛj.nə] (rapid speech)

Noun

kaikaina

  1. a younger sibling
    Ua hele koʻu kaikaina i kahakai.
    My younger sibling went to the beach.

Usage notes

  • This word is only used for younger siblings who share the same gender as you.

Derived terms

  • hoʻokaikaina

Further reading

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