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How do you say read in hawaiian?

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

* Heʻluhelu: This is the most common and general way to say "read" in Hawaiian. It can be used for any kind of reading, from books to newspapers to signs.

* Heluhelu: This is a less common variation of "heʻluhelu" but still used.

* Nānā: This word means "to look" or "to see," and can be used in the sense of "read" when referring to something that is written or displayed.

* Hoʻomaopopo: This word means "to understand" or "to comprehend," and can be used in the sense of "read" when referring to understanding what is written.

Here are some examples:

* Heʻluhelu au i ka puke. (I am reading the book.)

* E heʻluhelu ʻoe i kēia leka. (Please read this letter.)

* Nānā ʻoe i ka papa kuhikuhi. (Look at the menu.)

* Hoʻomaopopo au i ka ʻōlelo Hawaiʻi. (I understand Hawaiian.)

The best way to choose the right word depends on the specific context and what you are trying to say.

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