māhina
māhina is the Hawaiian word for moonlight.
māhina is used to refer to the light reflected from the Moon.
Meaning: light reflected from the Moon (noun)
Did you know?
- Because the Hawaiian alphabet is small, māhina uses the kahakō (the macron over the first 'a') to change the vowel length and meaning.
- The word māhina is conceptually linked to the lunar cycle and the passage of time in traditional Hawaiian navigation.
- In Hawaiian mythology, Māhina is the personification of the moon and is often depicted as a deity.
Example conversation
Leilani and Keanu are walking on the beach at night.
- LeilaniE nānā i ka māhina!Look at the moonlight!
- KeanuHe mālamalama loa ia.It is very bright.
- LeilaniHe nani ka hale i ka māhina.The house is beautiful in the moonlight.
- KeanuʻAe, he nani loa.Yes, it is very beautiful.
