kamāhine uʻi
The phrase for "beautiful princess" in Hawaiian is kamāhine uʻi.
This phrase is used to describe a young woman or girl who is physically attractive.
Did you know?
- In traditional Hawaiian culture, beauty was often linked to the concept of mana, a spiritual power and energy that emanated from a person's presence.
- In traditional Hawaiian culture, the term for a high-ranking woman or princess was often aliʻi, which carried much more political and spiritual weight than the modern English term.
- The use of the ʻokina, the glottal stop seen in uʻi or the transition in other words, is essential for correct pronunciation and can change the meaning of a word entirely.
Example conversation
Koa is complimenting Kiana at a party.
- KianaAloha, Koa!Hello, Koa!
- KoaAloha Kiana, he kamāhine uʻi ʻoe.Hello Kiana, you are a beautiful princess.
- KianaMahalo nui loa!Thank you very much!
- KoaʻO ka ʻoia nō.It is truly so.
