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What is such in Hawaiian?

"Such" doesn't have a direct, single-word translation in Hawaiian. The closest you can get depends on the context. Here are some options:

For general "such" as in "such a beautiful day":

* Pēlā: This means "like that" or "in that way" and can be used to describe something similar to what's already been mentioned.

* ʻOiaʻiʻo: This means "truly" or "indeed" and can be used to emphasize the quality of something.

For "such as" in a list:

* E like: This means "for example" or "like" and can be used to introduce examples.

For "such" in a comparative sense:

* Pēlā: This can also be used to express a comparison.

* ʻOiaʻiʻo: This can also be used to emphasize a comparison.

Here are some examples:

* "Such a beautiful day": "Lā nani loa!" (Beautiful day!) or "Pēlā ka lā nani!" (It's such a beautiful day!)

* "Things like this": "Nā mea e like me kēia" (Things like this)

* "Such a talented artist": "ʻOiaʻiʻo, he mea pena akamai loa ʻo ia!" (Indeed, he's a very talented artist!)

Ultimately, the best translation for "such" will depend on the specific context of your sentence.

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