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Guys, a lei is the garland of flowers that Hawaiians are known for making and wearing around their necks. I'm not Hawaiian but I'm fairly certain they are pretty important to the culture. That's why we are learning the term for them so early in the lessons.
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What's is there an "E"? It's also imperative?
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Yes, "e" before a verb marks it as imperative.
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Muito obrigado! Thank you so really much ¡Muchas gracias! Merci !
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This is neat, I'm learning Hawaiian without living in Hawaii, Aloha!
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I'm not Hawaiian so you'll have to help me with this. What does "Give a lei" mean? Something to do with the Garland?
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This... this makes me sad. If you visit hawaii they will give you a lei as welcome gift.
I've seen the phrases putting "E" before a lot of things. Does it have multiple meanings?
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Yes there are many meaning depending on where and how it is used. In this for it becomes an imperative meaning a suggestion or command
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It can mean either one. "E" signifies a verb. I see them making a verb out of a noun by putting "e" first. So "e lei" means give a lei or wear a lei because it literally means "do a lei" . "E ai" means do food so it means "eat"!
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In one turn "E lei" means give a lei, in another it means wear a lei?
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No, ha'awi means give, however e is an imperative, so when used in this manner it takes a suggestion, or command meaning
What about being able to see the "correct" way of saying it? I swear some of this is grammatically incorrect in Hawaiian.
Thats because olelo hawai'i does'nt translate. Word for word in hawaiian
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A garland is a string of decorative things. On a Christmas tree we put long strings of beads, poocorn, or shiny strands and call it a garland. In Hawaii they call a garland a lei, specifically the necklace of flowers they greet you with.
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Apparently the e means do [something] so with whatever follows, just accept that you have been commanded .. maybe better explained above?
