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How do you say are in Hawaiian?

There are a few ways to say "are" in Hawaiian, depending on the context:

For the verb "to be"

* ʻO: This is the most common way to say "is" or "are," especially in the present tense. For example, "He is a student" would be "ʻO ia he haumāna."

* ʻAʻole: This means "is not" or "are not." For example, "They are not here" would be "ʻAʻole lākou ma ʻaneʻi."

For the verb "to have"

* He: This means "have" or "has." For example, "She has a dog" would be "He ʻīlio ʻo ia."

For the verb "to do"

* Ke: This means "are" when referring to an action in progress. For example, "They are eating" would be "Ke ʻai nei lākou."

To express a question

* ʻO: This can also be used to ask "are you?" For example, "Are you a teacher?" would be "ʻO ʻoe he kumu?"

The best way to choose the right translation depends on the specific context of the sentence.

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