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What is the hawaiian way to say brother?

There isn't one single Hawaiian word for "brother." The appropriate term depends on the specific relationship and the speaker's gender:

For a male speaker:

* ʻAnakala: Older brother

* Kaikuaʻana: Younger brother

* Keiki: Brother (general term, can also mean child)

For a female speaker:

* ʻAnakala: Older brother

* Kaikuaʻana: Younger brother

* Keiki: Brother (general term, can also mean child)

Important notes:

* The Hawaiian language uses honorifics, so the exact term used would depend on the age and status of the brother relative to the speaker.

* "ʻAnakala" can also refer to an uncle, depending on the context.

* In modern Hawaiian, "brother" is often directly translated as "brada," which is a shortened form of the English word.

It's best to use the appropriate term based on the context and the relationship between the speaker and the brother.

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