kauaa

Etymology
Partitive of (see ); compare.

Adverb

 * 1)  for a long time, for long

Usage notes
Used as the negative form of, although can also be used in negative sentences, in which the two are synonymous. is more common in literary or formal text, while is more common in informal text and was once considered nonstandard.

Both forms can also be seen in questions, in which case there is a difference in nuance:

Compare also: