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What is the Hawaiian translation of cousins?

There's no single word in Hawaiian that perfectly translates to "cousins" in the way we use it in English. Hawaiian kinship terms are more complex and often depend on the specific relationship between the individuals involved.

However, some terms that could be used depending on the context include:

* Kūkāina: This term is used for a relative, particularly a close one, but doesn't specifically refer to cousins.

* Kaikuahine: This term means "sister" but can be used for a female cousin.

* Kaikuaʻana: This term means "brother" but can be used for a male cousin.

It's important to note that the best way to express "cousins" in Hawaiian would be to specify the relationship using a combination of terms, such as "kaikuahine o koʻu makuahine" (sister of my mother) or "kaikuaʻana o koʻu makuakāne" (brother of my father).

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