Hauʻoli Lanui
Hauʻoli Lanui is the Hawaiian way to say happy holidays.
This phrase is used as a holiday greeting.
Meaning: holiday greeting (phrase)
Did you know?
- The word ʻoli also refers to a specific type of traditional Hawaiian chant that is performed without a melodic accompaniment.
- Hawaiian uses a glottal stop, marked by the ‘okina symbol ʻ, which is a full consonant. Omitting it in Hauʻoli changes the rhythm and meaning of the word.
- The word Hauʻoli is a compound of hau, meaning 'temperament', and ʻoli, meaning 'joy'. It suggests that happiness is not just an emotion, but a state of one's inner disposition.
Examples in context
- Hauʻoli Lanui iā kākou!Happy holidays to us all!
- Hauʻoli Lanui iā ʻoukou.Happy holidays to you all.
Example conversation
Koa and Kiana are leaving a holiday party.
- KoaHauʻoli Lanui iā ʻoe, Kiana.Happy holidays to you, Kiana.
- KianaMahalo, Koa! Hauʻoli Lanui iā ʻoe.Thank you, Koa! Happy holidays to you.
- KoaE hele pono ʻoe.Go safely.
- KianaMahalo, e hele pono nō.Thank you, go safely too.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Hauʻoli, hauʻoli, CC BY-SA 4.0.
