"kēnā kaʻa kauō ona"

Translation: that (near the listener) tractor of his

[Mr.Kainoa]

These kēnā translations are odd.

[Iga561457]

You can translate it simply as "that". The hints in the bracket are just to help us.

[RonRGB]

(link to Ka Leo ʻŌiwi | Episode 7) https://youtu.be/Y7MaFmQUOz4

Look at the Hawaiian Language Video starting at time segment [6:30].

E kuhikuhi ʻoe i kēlā mau uluna. = Point at those pillows. [away]

E kuhikuhi ʻoe i kēnā mau uluna. = Ponit at those pillows. [near]

[Iga561457]

It's like Spanish (este->ese->aquel), Japanese (kono->sono->ano), Polish (ten->tamten->ów) and probably tons of other languages (these three just come to me personally!).

[BethKing-M]

Can someone explain to me why vehicles are o class?

[RonRGB]

Something you own to be in or on. This includes modes of transportation such as a car, boat, or even a horse, people ride a horse.

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Look at slide 2 in the link: https://www.slideshare.net/malama777/o-vs-a?next_slideshow=9

[Talmerian]

Why is 'her tractor' not an option? This " ____ of hers" phrasing is very awkward and reminiscent of poor translation.