meli
/ˈme.li/
meli is the Hawaiian word for honey.
The term refers to the sweet, sticky fluid produced by bees from nectar.
How do you pronounce it?
The word has 2 syllables, with the stress on the first syllable. It is pronounced /ˈme.li/.
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Examples in context
- He ʻono kēia meli.This honey is delicious.
- Makemake au i ka meli.I want some honey.
Example conversation
Leilani and Koa are having breakfast at home.
- LeilaniKoa, e ʻoluʻolu, e hāʻawi mai i ka meli.Koa, please pass the honey.
- KoaʻAe, eia ka meli.Yes, here is the honey.
- LeilaniMahalo loa.Thank you very much.
- KoaʻAʻole pilikia.No problem.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry meli, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries meli, CC BY-SA 4.0.
