This is the 5377th most frequent Dutch word.
lahaina
"Lahaina" is not a Dutch word; it refers to a town in Hawaii.
Here, 'Lahaina' is used as a proper noun referring to the geographical location in Hawaii.
Ik heb gelezen dat Lahaina een prachtig plaatsje op Hawaï is.
I read that Lahaina is a beautiful town in Hawaii.
The usage here addresses the origin and meaning of the word 'Lahaina' in a linguistic context, indicating its cultural significance.
De naam Lahaina betekent 'onvoorzichtig zonlicht' in de Hawaiiaanse taal.
The name Lahaina means 'cruel sunlight' in the Hawaiian language.
In this sentence, 'Lahaina' is highlighted in the sense of its cultural and historical importance, inviting visitors to experience it.