"Turn on the light."

Translation: E hoʻā i ke kukui.

[IpoKaheleD]

The inconsistencies drive me bonkers. Sometimes "Turn on the light" is "E hōʻā ʻoe i ke kukui", and sometimes itʻs "E hōʻā i ke kukui." Both are correct but I canʻt tell which one is the right one in each instance.

[kelii....]

Both should be accepted, though the version without ‘oe is much more common.

[TRAPS3]

Pourquoi le kahako sur le a ? Ou pourquoi pas ?

[kelii....]

Le kahakō fait partie intégrale du mot. Il influence la prononciation des mots.

ʻā = allumé // hoʻā = allumer, faire allumer

[Harry213260]

Why not E ho'a ma ke kukui? Doesn't ma indicate on?

[kelii....]

The word ma is used for location only. The light (kukui) is what is being turned on and does not indicate location. Thus, only the word i can be used before it.