mau hoa aloha
The Hawaiian phrase for best friends is mau hoa aloha.
mau hoa aloha refers to people who share a very close and strong bond of friendship.
Did you know?
- The word hoa can be traced back to an ancient root meaning 'to break into several large pieces'.
- In Hawaiian culture, aloha is not just a greeting but a spiritual concept describing the breath of life and the connection between people.
- The word hoa is used more broadly than 'friend' and can refer to any partner, such as a business partner or a spouse.
Examples in context
- He nui nā hoapili maikai loa oʻuI have many best friends
- He mau hoa aloha māua.We are best friends.
- He mau hoa aloha lākou.They are best friends.
Example conversation
Ikaika and Malia are looking at an old photo together.
- IkaikaHe mau hoa aloha kā kāua i kēia wā.We are best friends now.
- MaliaʻAe, ua lōʻihi ka manawa.Yes, it has been a long time.
- IkaikaKūpuna mākou i nā mau hoa aloha.We will be best friends as elders.
- MaliaʻO ia nō, e Ikaika.That is true, Ikaika.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries aloha, hoa, CC BY-SA 4.0.
