ahala

Adverb

 * 1) just after
 * 2) to the maximum extent

Usage notes
In the first sense it is normally used after the participle form of a verb, in the second one after the short form. It is also used (in a generally non-productive way) to form phrasal adverbs with the structure [short form]+ahala+[short form], as.

Pronunciation

 * , [aˈha.lɐ]

Verb

 * 1)  he/she/it surpasses, exceeds someone or something
 * Ahalapai kyanka oweken.
 * [She's] much taller [than he is]. (lit., [She] greatly surpasses his bigness.)
 * Kaukuanapai jano. Ahalapai natu. Ahatain pata nikiyejepei.
 * [He's a] superb shot, that one. He surpasses me. I'm only a little skilled.