he aloha ke Akua
/he aˈlo.ha ke aˈku.a/word by word
The phrase "God is love" in Hawaiian is he aloha ke Akua.
This phrase is a religious statement used to assert that the nature of God is love.
How does it change in a sentence?
The phrase uses a noun phrase with an indefinite article 'he' to function as the predicate, a common way to express 'is [noun]' in Hawaiian.
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation is /he aˈlo.ha ke aˈku.a/. It consists of 5 syllables, with the stress on the 2nd syllable.
Did you know?
- While akua refers to a deity, the capitalized version Akua is a calque, which is a loan translation specifically modeled after the English word 'God'.
- In Hawaiian, the word aloha does not just mean 'love', but encompasses a vast spectrum of affection including romantic love, familial bonds and compassion for strangers.
Examples in context
- No ka mea, he aloha ke Akua.Because God is love.
Example conversation
Kai and Kiana are discussing their faith in a garden.
- KaiHe aha kou mana‘o e pili ana i ke Akua?What is your thought regarding God?
- KianaMana‘o au he aloha ke Akua.I believe God is love.
- Kai‘Ae, he mea na‘auao kēlā.Yes, that is a wise thing.
- KianaHe mea kōkua kēlā mana‘o no kākou.That thought is helpful for us.
