alakaʻi

Hawaiian

Etymology

From Proto-Polynesian *hala-taki (“to lead”). By surface analysis, ala (“path”) +‎ kaʻi (“lead”). Cognate with Maori arataki (“to lead”).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˌa.laˈka.ʔi/, [ˌɐ.ləˈkɐ.ʔi]

Verb

alakaʻi

  1. (transitive) to lead, to guide, to direct

Derived terms

  • alakaʻina (“leadership”)

Noun

alakaʻi

  1. guide, conductor
  2. leader, director

Further reading

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