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How do you say sparkling in Hawaiian?

There isn't a single perfect Hawaiian word for "sparkling" in the way we use it to describe things like water or wine. However, you can use different words depending on the context:

* 'Ālohilohi: This word literally means "shining" or "glittering." It can describe the shimmer of water or the sparkle of jewelry.

* 'Ālohilohi: This is a more poetic and beautiful word, conveying the idea of shimmering light, especially from the sun.

* Kīkī: This means "to sparkle" or "to twinkle" and can be used to describe the twinkling of stars or the sparkle of a diamond.

* Nāhelehele: This means "to shimmer" and describes a gentle, subtle shimmering like that of sunlight on water.

Ultimately, the best way to say "sparkling" in Hawaiian depends on the specific context and what you want to emphasize.

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