mākaukau
Hawaiian
Etymology
From Proto-Polynesian *ma(a)taʻu, from Proto-Oceanic, from Proto-Malayo-Polynesian *taqu, from Proto-Austronesian *Caqu.
Noun
mākaukau
- competence, proficiency, efficiency, aptitude, preparation
Verb
mākaukau
- (stative) ready
- (stative) able, competent, skilled