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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD WAHINE

From Māori and Hawaiian.
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Etymology is the study of the origin of words and their changes in structure and significance.
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PRONUNCIATION OF WAHINE

wahine  [wɑːˈhiːnɪ] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF WAHINE

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Wahine is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES WAHINE MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Definition of wahine in the English dictionary

The definition of wahine in the dictionary is a Polynesian or Māori woman, esp a girlfriend or wife.


WORDS THAT RHYME WITH WAHINE


beanie
ˈbiːnɪ
bikini
bɪˈkiːnɪ
Cassini
kæˈsiːnɪ
genie
ˈdʒiːnɪ
Heaney
ˈhiːnɪ
Houdini
huːˈdiːnɪ
Irene
aɪˈriːnɪ
kundalini
ˈkʊndəˌliːnɪ
malihini
ˌmɑːlɪˈhiːnɪ
Martini
mɑːˈtiːnɪ
Mussolini
ˌmʊsəˈliːnɪ
panini
pæˈniːnɪ
Puccini
pʊˈtʃiːnɪ
Rossini
rɒˈsiːnɪ
Selene
sɪˈliːnɪ
sweeney
ˈswiːnɪ
tahini
təˈhiːnɪ
teeny
ˈtiːnɪ
tortellini
ˌtɔːtəˈliːnɪ
zucchini
tsuːˈkiːnɪ

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE WAHINE

wagons-lits
wagonwright
Wagram
wagtail
Wagyu
wah-wah
wah-wah pedal
Wahabi
Wahabism
Wahhabi
Wahhabism
wahoo
wai
waiata
waif
waifish
waiflike
waift

WORDS THAT END LIKE WAHINE

chine
coffee machine
dauphine
fax machine
Josephine
machine
moonshine
morphine
outshine
Rhine
sewing machine
shine
slot machine
sunshine
thine
time machine
vahine
vending machine
washing machine
whine

Synonyms and antonyms of wahine in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «wahine» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF WAHINE

Find out the translation of wahine to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of wahine from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «wahine» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

wahine
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

wahine
570 millions of speakers

English

wahine
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

wahine
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

اهيني
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

Wahine
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

wahine
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

wahine
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

wahine
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Wahai
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

wahine
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

ワヒネ
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

화끈한
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Wah wah
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

Wahine
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

wahine
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

वाहिन
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

wahine
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

Wahine
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

wahine
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

Wahine
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

Wahine
30 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Greek

Wahine
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

wahine
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

wahine
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

wahine
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of wahine

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «WAHINE»

The term «wahine» is regularly used and occupies the 100.597 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «WAHINE» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «wahine» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «wahine» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about wahine

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «WAHINE»

Discover the use of wahine in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to wahine and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Mana Wahine Maori: Selected Writings on Maori Women's Art, ...
Author has been involved in Maori feminist & gay issues for more than 20yrs - a collection of her memories, speeches, articles & essays.
Ngahuia Te Awekotuku, 1991
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Hawaiian Dictionary: Hawaiian-English, English-Hawaiian
Woman, lady, wife; sister-in-law, female cousin-in-law of a man; queen in a deck of cards; womanliness, female, femininity; feminine; Mrs.; to have or obtain a wahine; to become a woman, as an adolescent. In some chants, as those about ...
Mary Kawena Pukui, Samuel H. Elbert, 1986
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The Wahine Disaster: A Tragedy Remembered
"A study of one of the worst maritime disasters in New Zealand history. Drawing on oral history and archival records it provides a vivid account of the events of 10 April 1968"--Cover verso.
Emmanuel Makarios, 2003
4
The Kumulipo: A Hawaiian Creation Chant
Hanau o Kahakauakoko he wahine, i noho ia Kulani'ehu 1764. Hanau o Haumea he wahine, i noho ia Kanaloa-akua 1 765. Hanau o Kukauakahi he kane, i noho ia Kuaimehani he wahine 1766. Hanau o Kauahulihonua 1767. Hanau o ...
Martha Warren Beckwith, 1981
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The New Testament
3 Ua makemake au e ike oukou, o~ Kristo no ke poo o na kanaka a pau, a o ke kane, oia ke poo o ka wahine, a o ke Akua hoi, oia ko Kristo poo. 4 o kela kane keia kane e pule ana, a e wanana ana me ka uhiia o ke poo, ua hoo- hilahila ia i  ...
‎1828
6
A 'ole Kane a 'ole Wahine: Mahus' Experiences of Gender and ...
These stories are filled with courage, audaciousness, pain, hurt, and happiness.
Danielle M. Shallcross, 2006
7
Wahine: A Novel
"In 2009, a mysterious figure in an Auckland resthome, where an old woman is dying, triggers memories of the Wahine storm of 1968 and its aftermath.
Karen Harrison, Kerry Harrison, 2013
8
Rapaki wahine whakamaumahara: memories of the Rapaki Branch ...
Documenting the early days of the Rapaki Maori Women’s Welfare League, this recollection strives to authenticate the oral histories of the early members that created the opportunity for Maori and Pakeha women to meet and trade skills.
Libby (Elizabeth) Plumridge, Māori Women's Welfare League. Rapaki Branch, 2009
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Hawaiian Laws, 1841-1842
6 0 ka wahine a ke kaikuaana a me ke kaikaina o kona makuwahine. 7 0 ka wahine a ke kaikunane 0 ka makuwahine. 8 O ke kaikuwahine 0 ka makuakane o kana wahine. 9 O ke kaikuaana a me ke kaikaina 0 ka makuwahine o kana wahine.
Hawaii, 1842
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Hawaiian Grammar
Pair one: Nana akula i ka wahine. '[He] looked at the woman.' Ua noho mai ka wahine. 'The woman is sitting nearby.' Steps: (1) "Nana akula i ka wahine ua noho mai ka wahine. (2) 'Nana akula i ka wahine ka noho mai ka wahine.
Samuel H. Elbert, Mary Kawena Pukui, 2001

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «WAHINE»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term wahine is used in the context of the following news items.
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Rainbow Wahine rally late in the fourth to advance to the semi-finals
The University of Hawai'i Rainbow Wahine water polo team nearly sealed their fate due to a third quarter collapse, but were able to rally in the fourth quarter with ... «The University of Hawaii Kaleo, Apr 15»
2
Rainbow Wahine seeded 2nd in AVCA Sand Volleyball National …
The University of Hawaii Rainbow Wahine sand volleyball team was awarded the No. 2 seed heading into the AVCA National Championship beginning May 1 in ... «KHON2, Apr 15»
3
Rainbow Wahine softball turned back by LBSU
HONOLULU-The University of Hawai'i softball team (23-17, 4-3 Big West) fell in the series opener to Long Beach State, 4-2 on Friday night at the Rainbow ... «KHON2, Apr 15»
4
Rainbow Wahine will play at Saint Mary's in first round of WNIT
Following the University of Hawaii's first Big West Conference regular season championship in 17 years, the Rainbow Wahine Basketball team is headed to the ... «KHON2, Mar 15»
5
Rainbow Wahine fall to CSUN in Big West championship game
The University of Hawai'i Rainbow Wahine Shawna-Lei Kuehu drives toward the basket against the Cal State Northridge Matadors Tessa Boagni and Camille ... «Honolulu Star-Advertiser, Mar 15»
6
Wahine Softball team handed 4th straight loss, beat by Virginia Tech …
The University of Hawai'i softball team (17-13, 0-0 Big West) was edged out by Virginia Tech in a pitchers' duel, 1-0 on Saturday night at the Rainbow Wahine ... «KHON2, Mar 15»
7
Western Illinois snaps Wahine Softball win streak, 3-2
The University of Hawai'i softball team (17-10, 0-0 Big West) fell to Western Illinois, 3-2 to open the Hawai'i Pacific Health Rainbow Wahine Classic. Hawai'i ... «KHON2, Mar 15»
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Rainbow Wahine Softball completes Sunday Sweep of Utah & East …
But the Rainbow Wahine battled back in the bottom of the third. The 'Bows loaded the bases with no outs and Kayla Wartner drilled a two-run double to the ... «KHON2, Mar 15»
9
Rainbow Wahine win first regular season conference title since …
The Rainbow Wahine (20-7, 12-2 BWC) extended their win streak to 12 games and with coupled with a UC Davis loss, clinched the outright conference title and ... «KHON2, Feb 15»
10
Rainbow Wahine walk-off UTEP
HONOLULU—The University of Hawai'i softball team (8-4, 0-0 Big West) loaded the bases with no outs in the bottom of the seventh to score two runs to rally past ... «KHON2, Feb 15»

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