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How do you say fire in hawaiian?

There are a few ways to say "fire" in Hawaiian, depending on the context:

General fire:

* ahi (pronounced ah-hee) - This is the most common and general word for fire.

* kapuahi (pronounced kah-poo-ah-hee) - This word specifically refers to a burning fire, like a campfire.

Other terms:

* ahi ahi (pronounced ah-hee ah-hee) - This refers to a type of "fire dance" or "fire walking."

* ahi leʻa (pronounced ah-hee lay-ah) - This means "fire of the gods" or "sacred fire."

* ahi kaua (pronounced ah-hee kow-ah) - This translates to "war fire" and refers to fire used in warfare.

The best word to use will depend on the specific situation you are referring to.

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