ʻāpala
The Hawaiian word for apple is ʻāpala.
ʻāpala refers to the fruit of the Malus domestica plant.
Meaning: fruit of Malus domestica (noun)
Did you know?
- In traditional Hawaiian culture, the 'apple' of the eye or similar metaphors are usually expressed through words for 'precious' or 'center' rather than the fruit ʻāpala.
- In Hawaiian, the glottal stop represented by the symbol ʻ in ʻāpala is a full consonant. Skipping it changes the sound and structure of the word.
- The word ʻāpala is a loanword derived from the English word 'apple'.
Examples in context
- He ʻāpala kēia.This is an apple.
- Makemake au i ka ʻāpala.I want an apple.
Example conversation
Leilani and Keanu are sharing a snack in the kitchen.
- LeilaniKeanu, makemake ʻoe i kahi ʻāpala?Keanu, do you want an apple?
- KeanuʻAe, e kōkua mai naʻu.Yes, please help me with one.
- LeilaniHe ʻāpala ʻala kēia.This is a fragrant apple.
- KeanuMahalo, Leilani!Thank you, Leilani!
