noe
The Hawaiian word for "misty" or "foggy" is noe.
noe is an adjective used to describe weather or conditions that are characterized by being with mist or being foggy.
Meaning: with mist, foggy (adj)
Did you know?
- In Hawaiian culture, noe is often associated with the presence of deities or ancestral spirits, as mist is seen as a veil between the physical and spiritual worlds.
- Because Hawaii's landscape creates microclimates, a single mountain can be described as both 'sunny' and noe at the exact same time depending on the altitude.
- The word noe is frequently used in traditional mele (songs) and oli (chants) to evoke a feeling of longing, sadness or romantic yearning.
Examples in context
- Ua noe ka moku i kēia manawa.The island is misty right now.
- He ala noe kēia.This is a misty road.
Example conversation
Keanu and Malia are hiking up a mountain.
- KeanuHe noe ka ala, Malia.The path is misty, Malia.
- MaliaʻAe, ʻaʻole hiki ke ʻike.Yes, it is impossible to see.
- KeanuE mālama ponoBe very careful.
- MaliaEia ka noe.The mist is here.
