pōmaikaʻi
The Hawaiian word for blessings is pōmaikaʻi.
pōmaikaʻi refers to good things or divine favors bestowed upon a person to bring them happiness and prosperity.
Did you know?
- In Hawaiian culture, pōmaikaʻi is often linked to the concept of 'mana', or spiritual power, suggesting that a blessing is more than just luck but an infusion of actual life force.
- The pronunciation of the 'okina in pōmaikaʻi creates a distinct glottal stop that is essential for the word's correct meaning and rhythm.
- The word pōmaikaʻi is often used as a spontaneous exclamation of joy or gratitude, much like how an English speaker might exclaim 'wonderful' or 'how lucky' when seeing something beautiful.
Examples in context
- Ke Akua pū me ʻoe a me kāu ʻohanaGod be with you and your family
- He pōmaikaʻi ka ʻohana hou.The new family is a blessing.
- He pōmaikaʻi nui kēia loaʻa iā ʻoe.This is a great blessing for you.
Example conversation
Leilani and Ikaika are talking about their successful harvest.
- LeilaniHe pōmaikaʻi nui kēia.This is a great blessing.
- IkaikaʻAe, ua loaʻa iā kāua nā pōmaikaʻi.Yes, we have received blessings.
- LeilaniE hoʻomau i ka hana maikaʻi.Continue the good work.
- IkaikaE hana ana au.I will do that.
