aloha kuʻuipo
The English phrase "hello my love" is translated into Hawaiian as aloha kuʻuipo.
This phrase is used as an affectionate greeting for a romantic partner or a very dear loved one.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of aloha (which means love or hello) and kuʻuipo (meaning my beloved or my sweetheart).
Is it said differently in some regions?
In some regions of Hawaii, Aloha e kuʻu lei is used as an informal way to say hello my love.
How does it change in a sentence?
The word kuʻuipo incorporates the possessive pronoun kuʻu (my) which is used for things that are sacred or highly cherished, such as a child or a lover.
Did you know?
- The word aloha originated not from the concept of love, but from the physical act of waving or beckoning someone to approach.
- In Hawaiian culture, calling a loved one kuʻu lei compares the partner to a flower garland, which symbolizes a bond of affection that has no beginning or end.
Examples in context
- Aloha kuʻuipo.Hello my love.
- Aloha kuʻuipo, pehea ʻoe?Hello my love, how are you?
- Aloha kuʻuipo, ua hiki mai?Hello my love, have you arrived?
Example conversation
Keanu greets Kiana at the front door.
- KeanuAloha kuʻuipo, ua holoʻi au.Hello my love, I am home.
- KianaAloha e Keanu, ua haʻalele ka lā.Hello Keanu, the sun has set.
- KeanuHe lā maikaʻi kēia.This was a good day.
- KianaʻAe, e komo mai.Yes, come inside.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries aloha, CC BY-SA 4.0.
