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How do you say dirty in Hawaiian?

There isn't a single direct translation for "dirty" in Hawaiian that covers all contexts. It depends on what you're referring to:

For physical dirt:

* Pākī: This is the most common word for "dirty" in the sense of being covered in dirt, grime, or dust.

* Haumia: This word is more general and can mean "dirty" or "unclean," including things like food that's gone bad.

* Pala: This word is used for something that is "soiled" or "stained."

For other meanings of "dirty":

* ʻAʻole maʻemaʻe: This phrase literally means "not clean" and can be used for anything that is considered unclean, including morally dirty.

* Hewa: This word means "sin" or "wrongdoing" and can be used to describe someone who is morally dirty.

* Pōʻino: This word means "bad" or "evil" and can be used to describe something that is considered morally dirty.

Example sentences:

* ʻO ka lole i ka pākī. (The clothes are dirty.)

* He haumia ka meaʻai. (The food is unclean.)

* Ua pala ke kapa. (The cloth is soiled.)

* ʻAʻole maʻemaʻe ke kanaka. (The person is unclean.)

* Ua hewa ʻo ia. (He is guilty.)

It's important to consider the context and choose the most appropriate word based on the situation.

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