nā pōmaikaʻi he nui
The Hawaiian phrase for "many blessings" is nā pōmaikaʻi he nui.
This phrase is used to express a wish for someone to receive a great amount of happiness or divine favor.
How does it change in a sentence?
The word pōmaikaʻi (blessing) is made plural by adding the article nā at the beginning, creating nā pōmaikaʻi (the blessings).
Did you know?
- In many Polynesian cultures, including Hawaii, the concept of 'blessing' is often tied to the idea of 'mana', or spiritual power, being present in a person.
- In traditional Hawaiian settings, blessings were often sought through oli, which are rhythmic chants performed without musical accompaniment.
- The word nui can also be used to describe a person's importance or status, meaning that 'many blessings' can be a way of acknowledging someone's great standing.
Example conversation
Noelani is saying goodbye to Kai after a gathering.
- NoelaniMahalo no kou kōkua, e Kai.Thank you for your help, Kai.
- KaiʻOle maikaʻi nō, Noelani.You're very welcome, Noelani.
- NoelaniE loaʻa iā ʻoe nā pōmaikaʻi he nui.May you have many blessings.
- KaiMahalo, a hui hou!Thank you, see you again!
