hiamoe iki
hiamoe iki is the Hawaiian phrase for nap.
This phrase is used to describe a short period of sleep, typically occurring during the day.
Meaning: a short period of sleep, especially during the day (noun)
Did you know?
- The word hiamoe is built from the concept of 'desire' and 'sleep', suggesting that a nap is something one actively wants to do.
- The term moe is used in Hawaiian to describe not only sleeping but also the act of lying down, meaning one can be moe without actually being asleep.
- The root moe also appears in the word moemoea, which means 'to dream' or 'to imagine', linking the act of napping to the world of fantasy.
Examples in context
- E hele ana wau e hiamoe iki.I'm going to take a short nap.
Example conversation
Koa and Noelani are relaxing at home.
- KoaKūleʻa kēlā hiamoe iki!That was a good nap!
- NoelaniʻAe, ua hiamoe iki au.Yes, I took a short nap.
- KoaUa hiamoe iki oe no ka wākiʻī?Did you nap for a while?
- NoelaniʻAe, ua hiamoe iki au i kēia au nei.Yes, I took a nap just now.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries hiamoe, CC BY-SA 4.0.
