Learn Hawaiian Grammar 4: Definite Articles - “The”

In this video, we learn the Hawaiian word — or rather, words — for “the”. Learn which definite article to use for the various Hawaiian words. We’ll also take a look at nouns in the plural.

Lesson Outline:
00:00 - Welcome
00:35 - Explaining the definite article
01:01 - About ka'i
01:49 - Hawaiian definite articles for singular nouns
02:56 - When do you use ka vs ke?
05:13 - Exceptions to the "ke ao" rule
06:35 - Hawaiian definite articles for plural nouns
07:11 - Making nouns plural in Hawaiian
08:25 - Review definite articles in Hawaiian
08:52 - Practice using definite articles
10:19 - Using the definite article in Hawaiian

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-Pronunciation Guide:    • Hawaiian Alphabet & Pronunciation Guide  
-Hawaiian Grammar 1: Simple Verb Sentences:    • Hawaiian Grammar 1: Simple Verb Sente...  
-Hawaiian Grammar 2: Personal Pronouns - I, You & She/He:    • Hawaiian Grammar 2: Personal Pronouns...  
-Hawaiian Grammar 3: Personal Pronouns - We, You (all) & They:    • Hawaiian Grammar 3: Personal Pronouns...  

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Other Hawaiian language resources:

-Ka Leo ‘Oiwi from ‘OiwiTV:    • Ka Leo ʻŌiwi  
-Kulaiwi from Kamehameha Schools:    • Kulāiwi  
-Duolingo (website or app): https://www.duolingo.com/
-Hawaiian dictionary: http://wehewehe.org/
-Kaniʻāina (recordings of native speakers): http://ulukau.org/kaniaina/

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