Meaning of 'imperative' in Hawaiian is: mau Kuleana

imperative: mau Kuleana

Noun:

kauoha, OAXA, Kuleana, hala, hana.

Adjective:

Kuleana, muli o, pono, paʻa, aʻo, OAXA, moekolohe.

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Adjective(1) requiring attention or action,relating to verbs in the imperative mood,necessary,authoritative(2) requiring attention or action(3) relating to verbs in the imperative mood(4) necessary(5) authoritative
Noun(1) a mood that expresses an intention to influence the listener's behavior(2) some duty that is essential and urgent

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