Context matters:
* Direction: If you mean moving physically in the direction that is opposite of backward, you might use:
* "Ma mua" (mah-moo-ah) - This literally means "in front" or "before."
* "I mua" (ee moo-ah) - This means "go forward" or "move forward."
* Time: If you're talking about something happening in the future, you can use:
* "Ma hope aku" (mah ho-pay ah-koo) - This means "afterward" or "later."
* Progress: If you're talking about progress or development, you could use:
* "Holomua" (ho-lo-moo-ah) - This means "advancement" or "progress."
* "E holomua" (eh ho-lo-moo-ah) - This means "to progress" or "to move forward."
Example:
* "E hele i mua" (eh he-leh ee moo-ah) - Go forward.
* "Ma mua o keia manawa" (mah moo-ah oh kay-ah mah-nah-wah) - Before this time.
* "Ma hope aku o keia" (mah ho-pay ah-koo oh kay-ah) - After this.
Important Note: Hawaiian language is rich and nuanced. The best way to communicate your meaning accurately is to consider the specific context and choose the most appropriate word or phrase.