Hauʻoli Pōʻalima Aloha
/hau̯ˈʔo.li poː.ʔaˈli.ma aˈlo.ha/word by word
The English phrase "happy aloha Friday" is translated into Hawaiian as Hauʻoli Pōʻalima Aloha.
Hauʻoli Pōʻalima Aloha is used as a greeting or a well-wish on Fridays to celebrate the upcoming weekend in the spirit of aloha.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of hauʻoli (happy), pōʻalima (Friday) and aloha (love, affection or the spirit of aloha).
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation is /hau̯ˈʔo.li poː.ʔaˈli.ma aˈlo.ha/. The word has 8 syllables, and the stress is on the 2nd syllable.
Did you know?
- The word Pōʻalima literally translates to 'fifth day'. This naming system is shared across other Austronesian languages, such as the Iban language of Borneo, which also uses a 'fifth day' construction for Friday.
Examples in context
- Hauʻoli Pōʻalima Aloha e!Happy Aloha Friday!
- Hauʻoli Pōʻalima Aloha iā ʻoe.Happy Aloha Friday to you.
Example conversation
Two coworkers greet each other on Friday morning.
- NoelaniAloha, Koa! Hauʻoli Pōʻalima Aloha!Hello, Koa! Happy Aloha Friday!
- KoaMahalo, Noelani! Hauʻoli Pōʻalima Aloha iā ʻoe!Thank you, Noelani! Happy Aloha Friday to you!
- NoelaniHe lā maikaʻi kēia.This is a good day.
- KoaʻAe, he lā nani kēia.Yes, this is a beautiful day.
