ikaika
The Hawaiian word for energetic is ikaika.
ikaika is an adjective used to describe someone or something that is possessing, exerting or displaying energy.
Meaning: possessing, exerting, or displaying energy (adj)
Did you know?
- In Hawaiian culture, ikaika can describe the strength of a person's character or their spiritual willpower, not just physical exertion.
- The word ikaika is a common given name for people in Hawaii, signifying a wish for the child to be strong and energetic.
- The word ikaika is formed through reduplication, a common feature in Polynesian languages where sounds are repeated to intensify a meaning.
Examples in context
- He kanaka ikaika kēia.This is an energetic man.
Example conversation
Two friends are talking about a morning workout.
- NoelaniUa ikaika loa ʻoe i kēia kakihaki, e Ikaika!You are very energetic this morning, Ikaika!
- IkaikaʻAe, ua hiamoe maikaʻi au.Yes, I slept well.
- NoelaniHe mea maikaʻi kēlā.That is a good thing.
- IkaikaE kōkua mai i ka hana.Help me with the work.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries ikaika, CC BY-SA 4.0.
