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How do you say a great in the Hawaiian language?

"Great" in Hawaiian can be expressed in a few different ways, depending on the context and nuance you want to convey. Here are some options:

General "great":

* Nui: This is a very general word for "big" or "great," often used for size or quantity.

* Maikaʻi: This means "good" or "nice," but can also be used to express something is great or excellent.

More specific "great":

* Nui loa: This combines "nui" with "loa" (long) to mean "very great" or "huge."

* Kūpono loa: This means "very good" or "perfect," and can be used to express something is truly great.

* Maikaʻi loa: This is a stronger form of "maikaʻi," meaning "very good" or "excellent."

Other expressions:

* He maikaʻi loa! This means "That's great!" or "That's fantastic!" and is a common exclamation.

* He mea nui kēia! This means "This is a great thing!" and emphasizes the importance of something.

The best way to choose the right phrase depends on the specific situation and the degree of "greatness" you want to express.

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