aloha au iā Hawaiʻi
The English phrase "I love Hawaii" is translated into Hawaiian as aloha au iā Hawaiʻi.
This phrase is used to express a strong feeling of affection or admiration for the state of Hawaii.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase literally translates to "love I [particle] Hawaii".
How does it change in a sentence?
The word au is the first-person singular pronoun meaning "I". In the phrase aloha au iā Hawaiʻi, au (I) is placed after the verb aloha (love).
Did you know?
- The name Hawaiʻi is derived from Sawaiki, which in many Polynesian traditions refers to the ancestral homeland from which the people first migrated.
- In Hawaiian, aloha does not just mean 'love' or 'hello', but describes a spiritual connection and a way of living with compassion and mercy.
- In Hawaiian, the word au can function as both the pronoun 'I' and a noun meaning a 'current' or 'flow'.
Examples in context
- As an ambassador, I have always felt aloha au iā Hawaii – love for Hawaii – in my heart.As an ambassador, I have always felt love for Hawaii in my heart.
- Eia, aloha au iā Hawaiʻi!Look, I love Hawaii!
Example conversation
Kai and Noelani are talking about their favorite places.
- KaiHe kahi nani kēia, ʻio?This is a beautiful place, right?
- NoelaniʻAe, aloha au iā Hawaiʻi.Yes, I love Hawaii.
- KaiAu pure pū ana.I feel the same.
- NoelaniHe home kēia iā kāua.This is home for us.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Hawaiʻi, aloha, au, CC BY-SA 4.0.
