hua kukui
The English word 'nuts' (meaning insane) is translated into Hawaiian as hua kukui.
In the sense of being insane, the term is represented by hua kukui.
Meaning: insane (adj)
Which one should you use?
The word pāniki is used specifically to refer to peanuts.
Did you know?
- In Hawaiian, hua can mean both 'fruit' and 'egg' because the language uses the same term for any small spherical item.
- The name kukui implies 'light' because the nut is so oily that it was historically used as a fuel for lamps and torches.
Examples in context
- E hāpai i ka pahu anakēsia i ka hale nui.Carry the cashew box into the big house.
Example conversation
Koa and Malia are discussing a risky plan.
- KoaE hele kākou i ka mauna i kēia ahiahi.Let's go to the mountain this afternoon.
- MaliaHua kukui ʻoe, e Koa!You are nuts, Koa!
- KoaʻAʻole, he mea maikaʻi kēia.No, this is a good thing.
- MaliaHe hua kukui kēlā manaʻo.That idea is nuts.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries hua, kukui, CC BY-SA 4.0.
