How to Say “Happy Earth Day” in Hawaiian

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Hauʻoli Lā Honua
/hau̯ˈʔo.li ˈlaː hoˈnu.a/word by word
Hauʻoli Lā Honua is the Hawaiian way to say "happy earth day".
This phrase is a direct translation of "Happy Earth Day" used to extend a greeting for the environmental holiday.

What does it mean word for word?

The phrase is composed of hauʻoli (happy), lā (day) and honua (earth/world).

How do you pronounce it?

The pronunciation is /hau̯ˈʔo.li ˈlaː hoˈnu.a/. It has 6 syllables, and the stress is on the 2nd syllable.

Did you know?

  • The word honua is a cognate of the Māori word whenua, which refers to both the 'land' and the 'placenta'.
  • In traditional Hawaiian culture, the concept of honua is tied to the 'mālama ʻāina' philosophy, which describes the reciprocal relationship of caring for the land.

Examples in context

  • Hauʻoli Lā Honua iā kākou!
    Happy Earth Day to us all!

Example conversation

Two friends meeting in a park on April 22nd.

  1. Keanu

    Hauʻoli Lā Honua, Noelani!
    Happy Earth Day, Noelani!
  2. Noelani

    Mahalo, Keanu! Hauʻoli Lā Honua iā ʻoe.
    Thank you, Keanu! Happy Earth Day to you.
  3. Keanu

    E hoʻomau kākou i ka mālama ʻana i ka ʻāina.
    Let's continue taking care of the land.
  4. Noelani

    ʻAe, he mea kuleana ia.
    Yes, it is a responsibility.

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