awa
1 Americanadverb
noun
plural
awa, awasabbreviation
adverb
Etymology
Origin of awa1
First recorded in 1810–20
Origin of awa2
First recorded in 1900–05; from Hawaiian; compare Fijian yawa, Tahitian ava
Example Sentences
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Whanganui Māori have a saying: Ko au te awa, ko te awa ko au: I am the river, and the river is me.
From Seattle Times • Aug. 14, 2022
“Over the years, our awa, she’s been sick,” Marshall says.
From Seattle Times • Aug. 14, 2022
Marshall was elated when the river, or awa, was recognized.
From Seattle Times • Aug. 14, 2022
We have a saying: “Kenesgangqan awa stuululuimauq” — When the tide is out, the table is set.
From Washington Post • Feb. 16, 2022
Janet Sheepshanks hovered in the background, saying all the time, "For shame, Miss Priscilla, think shame o' yoursel'—garring the laddie greet like that when he's gaun awa'!"
From The Suprising Adventures of Sir Toady Lion With Those of General Napoleon Smith by Crockett, S. R. (Samuel Rutherford)
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