* Hawaiian doesn't have a direct translation for "baby" in the sense of an infant. The language focuses on more specific terms based on age and context.
Here are some options depending on the situation:
* For a newborn: pēpē (pronounced "peh-peh") is a common and affectionate term.
* For a young child: keiki (pronounced "kay-kee") is a general term for "child."
* For a very young child: kamaʻāina liʻiliʻi (pronounced "kah-mah-ah-ee-nah lee-ee-lee-ee") literally means "small native," indicating someone young and belonging to the land.
* For a baby in the context of a mother: keiki a makuahine (pronounced "kay-kee ah mah-koo-ah-hee-neh") means "child of the mother."
You can also use phrases to express "baby":
* He/She is a baby: He/She he pēpē. (pronounced "Heh/She heh peh-peh")
* Baby is sleeping: Pēpē e hiamoe ana. (pronounced "peh-peh eh hee-ah-moh-eh ah-nah")
Ultimately, the best way to express "baby" in Hawaiian depends on the specific context and the age of the child.