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How do you say in Hawaiian if are the older brother?

In Hawaiian, there isn't a single word for "older brother." Instead, you would use the word "keikikāne" (pronounced kay-kee-kah-nay) which means "brother" and then add the word "nui" (pronounced noo-ee) which means "big" or "older".

So, you would say "keikikāne nui" to indicate that you are the older brother.

Example:

* "ʻO wau ke keikikāne nui." (I am the older brother.)

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