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How do you say nephew in Hawaiian?

There isn't a single word for "nephew" in Hawaiian. The term used depends on the gender of the nephew and the relationship between the speaker and the nephew's parent:

If the nephew is the son of the speaker's brother:

* Male nephew: Keiki kāne (literally "male child")

* Female nephew: Keiki wahine (literally "female child")

If the nephew is the son of the speaker's sister:

* Male nephew: Keiki kāne (literally "male child")

* Female nephew: Keiki wahine (literally "female child")

In all cases, you could also use:

* ʻAnakē (nephew) - this term is more general and doesn't specify the relationship to the nephew's parent.

It's important to note that Hawaiian is a very relational language, and the specific term used for "nephew" might vary depending on the speaker's age and relationship with the nephew.

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