How to Say “My Sunshine” in Hawaiian

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kuʻu lā
The Hawaiian phrase for "my sunshine" is kuʻu lā.
kuʻu lā is a term of endearment used to describe someone who brings happiness and light into your life.

What does it mean word for word?

The phrase is composed of the possessive pronoun kuʻu (my) and the noun lā (sun).

How does it change in a sentence?

The possessive pronoun kuʻu is used specifically for things that are intimately or affectionately related to the speaker, such as family or beloved objects.

Did you know?

  • In the wider Polynesian family, the word kuʻu is cognate with the Māori word tuku, which means 'to let go' or 'release'.
  • The word lā is not just the sun, but can also refer to a 'day' in many contexts. This makes your person literally your 'my day'.

Examples in context

  • He ʻoe kuʻu lā.
    You are my sunshine.

Example conversation

Kai greets Noelani in the morning.

  1. Kai

    Aloha kakahiaka, kuʻu lā.
    Good morning, my sunshine.
  2. Noelani

    Aloha kakahiaka, Kai.
    Good morning, Kai.
  3. Kai

    Hauʻoli au i kou kino.
    I am happy you are here.
  4. Noelani

    Hauʻoli au pū.
    I am happy too.

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