Hanauma
Hanauma is the Hawaiian name for a specific bay and nature preserve located on the island of Oahu in Hawaii.
Did you know?
- The name of this bay is a perfect example of Hawaiian 'kaona', or hidden meaning, where a physical description like 'curved bay' can also imply a more poetic or sensual shape.
- While the name describes a bay, the site is actually a dormant volcanic tuff cone, meaning the 'curved bay' is the rim of an ancient volcano.
- Hawaiian place names like Hanauma often function as oral maps, providing visual clues to travelers about the land's appearance before they arrive.
Examples in context
- E hele kākou i ke kai o Hanauma.Let's go to Hanauma Bay.
- E hele mai i Hanauma.Come to Hanauma.
- Ua maikaʻi loa ka lā ma Hanauma.The day was very good at Hanauma.
Example conversation
Noelani and Kai are planning a trip for the weekend.
- NoelaniHe aha kāu makemake e hana ai?What do you want to do?
- KaiMakemake au e hele i Hanauma.I want to go to Hanauma.
- NoelaniMaikaʻi kēlā, e hele kāua!That's great, let's go!
- KaiE kōkua mai i ke kōkua i Hanauma.Help me prepare for Hanauma.
