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What does the word fast mean in hawaiian?

There isn't a single word in Hawaiian that perfectly translates to "fast" in the sense of speed.

However, depending on the context, you could use several words:

* ʻAulike (ow-lee-kay): This word means "swift" or "quick," referring to a fast movement.

* ʻAnoʻai (ah-no-ah-ee): This word means "rapid" or "sudden," implying a fast pace.

* Wikiwiki (wee-kee-wee-kee): This word is an adverb that means "hurriedly" or "quickly."

To convey "fast" in the context of speed, you would likely use a phrase or sentence:

* He holo koke (hay ho-loh ko-kay): This means "He/she runs fast."

* ʻO ka kaʻa ka wikiwiki (oh ka kah-ah kah wee-kee-wee-kee): This means "The car is fast."

The specific word or phrase you would use would depend on the context and the nuance you want to convey.

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