hoaloha
The Hawaiian word for 'homie' is hoaloha.
hoaloha refers to a friend or someone that you often hang out with.
Meaning: a friend, somebody one often hangs out with (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
To make the noun plural, you can use the particle nā before the word, resulting in nā hoaloha to mean 'friends'.
Did you know?
- While hoaloha is common, you might hear hoapili for a closer friend. This uses the word pili which means 'to cling' or 'to stick', suggesting a friend who is physically or emotionally inseparable.
- The word hoaloha is a compound of hoa, meaning 'companion', and aloha, meaning 'love' or 'affection'.
- In Hawaiian culture, calling someone your hoa implies a shared journey or being side-by-side in an activity.
Examples in context
- He hoaloha kēlā.That is a friend.
Example conversation
Kiana and Koa are sitting at a cafe talking about people.
- KianaHe hoaloha kēlā iā ʻoe?Is that a friend of yours?
- KoaʻAe, he hoaloha pono kēlā.Yes, that is a good friend.
- KianaHe hoaloha hou kēlā?Is that a new friend?
- KoaʻAe, he hoaloha hou kēlā.Yes, that is a new friend.
