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VOCAB: Computer [exterior]

Below are two images labelled with Hawaiian: a desktop computer and a laptop setup.

 

Memorize the vocab from the pictures, but in case it's not clear what is shown there is a list of these terms adjacent to the image. Underneath, there is a breakdown of most terms - it's not necessary to memorize these, but it will help you grasp the true meaning of the words and thus make memorization easier to retain.

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  • Computer = Lolo uila, Kamepiula

  • Monitor, screen = (Pahu) papakaumaka

  • Keyboard = Papa pihi

  • Mouse = ʻiole

  • Speaker = Pahu leo

  • Router = Hoʻokuʻina huinawele

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  • CD (disk) = (Ke pā) sēdē

  • Button, key = (Ke) pihi

  • Disk drive = Kakena

  • Cursor = Nahau (ʻiole)

  • Scroller = Mea lolelole

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Breakdown of words

-Lolo, uila = Brain, electric

-(Pahu) papa, kau, maka = (Box) board, place, eyes

  • Pahu is in parentheses because old monitors used to be box-like, but nowadays they are much thinner

-Papa, pihi = Board, button/key

-ʻiole = Mouse, rat

-Pahu, leo = Box, voice/sound

  • In the picture, speakers are labelled with pahu, but pahu should now be optional since speakers are usually built into the computer

-Hoʻokuʻina huinawele

  • Hoʻokuʻi = To connect

  • kuʻina = Connection

  • Huinawele = Network hub

-(Ke) Pā sēdē

  • Pā is used for any small, circular object: a plate/dish, pan, record, and here: disk

-(Ke) Pihi​ = Button (including on clothing)

-Kakena = Cartridge

-Nahau (ʻiole) = (Mouse) arrow

  • ʻiole is in parentheses here because, based on context, you don't have to specify the type of arrow here, but you can if necessary

-Mea, lolelole = Thing, scroll/scan/skim

LABELLED - Laptop.png

  • Laptop = Lawelima

  • Camera = Pahupaʻikiʻi

  • Headphones/Headset = Apo lohe

  • Microphone = ipuleo

  • Mouse pad = Pale ʻiole

  • Charger = Mea hoʻoikehu

  • Wire = uea

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Breakdown of words

-Lawe, lima = Bring/take, hand (Portable)

  • You can also precede this word with Kamepiula or lolo uila

-Pahu, paʻi, kiʻi = Box, print/snap, images

  • This word was made in the time where cameras were actual boxes (Kodaks). Since cameras today are usually built into a device, pahu should be able to be omitted, but I haven't seen that ever happen so it's not in parentheses. It could be argued that the device (e.g. a phone) could be the "box."

-Apo, lohe = Circle/circuit/loop, to hear

-ipu, leo = gourd/vessel, voice/sound

  • There are two other synonyms to mean "microphone": mea hoʻolele leo (thing, to project, voice/sound) and lawe ʻōlelo (Bring/take speech)

-Mea, hoʻoikehu = Thing, to make power/energy

Prompt ~

In the Forum, write a description of your own personal computer setup. What features does it include? What doesn't it include? What is each aspect used for, and how often do you use them? Write about as much as you like, to practice.

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Additionally, if someone else has already answered this prompt, comment on their post. Maybe note some similarities or differences between your setups!

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