makuahine huahai
The English phrase 'aunty' is translated into Hawaiian as makuahine huahai.
makuahine huahai refers to the sister of one's father or mother.
Did you know?
- In Hawaiian culture, the respect shown to a makuahine is often equal to that shown to a biological mother. This reflects a cultural system where child-rearing is a shared responsibility.
- The concept of 'family' in Hawaiian language often collapses several English distinctions, as the terms for 'aunt' and 'mother' share the same root makua.
- If you use the full term makuahine huahai in a casual conversation, you might actually sound like you are reading from a textbook rather than speaking naturally.
Example conversation
Noelani and Kai are looking at a family photo.
- NoelaniO wai kɗ makuahine huahai?Who is my aunt?
- KaiHe makuahine huahai Ȕ Ȕ Ȕ.That is her.
- NoelaniHe makuahine huahai Ȕ Ȕ Ȕ nani.She is a beautiful aunt.
- KaiȔ, e kɗ makuahine huahai Ȕ.Yes, she is your aunt.
