nehenehe
The Tahitian word for "beautiful" is nehenehe.
nehenehe is an adjective used to describe something that is attractive.
Meaning: attractive (adj)
Did you know?
- In traditional Tahitian culture, beauty is not just a physical trait but is often associated with 'mana', or spiritual power.
- The intensity of beauty in Tahitian can be amplified by repeating the word, a common linguistic feature in many Polynesian languages.
- While nehenehe can describe a person, it is frequently used to describe the sensory experience of a soft breeze or a pleasant sound.
Examples in context
- E nehenehe teie mataio.This necklace is beautiful.
- E nehenehe te tai i te pō.The sea is beautiful at night.
Example conversation
Mareva and Teva are looking at a sunset on the beach.
- MarevaTeva, e nehenehe te rā!Teva, the sun is beautiful!
- TevaʻAe, e mākā te āora.Yes, the colors are vivid.
- MarevaTe tiare nei e nehenehe loa.This flower is very beautiful.
- TevaE māuruuru oe, Mareva.Thank you, Mareva.
