pule no ʻoe
/ˈpu.le no ˈʔo.e/word by word
To say "praying for you" in Hawaiian, use pule no ʻoe.
This phrase is used to express to someone that you are asking God to provide help or protection for them.
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation is /ˈpu.le no ˈʔo.e/. It has 4 syllables, with the stress on the 1st syllable.
Did you know?
- The word pule originally meant 'to exert authority' in Proto-Polynesian. This suggests that ancient prayers were viewed as a way of exercising spiritual power or command.
- In ancient Hawaiian culture, the word pule did not just mean 'prayer', it also referred to the 'cowrie shell'. These shells were highly valued as both a form of currency and a symbol of high status.
- While pule no ʻoe is a personal expression, the concept of pule often involves a collective communal effort to achieve a spiritual outcome for the whole group.
Examples in context
- Ke hele aku nei ku'u pule iā 'oe.My prayer is going to you.
- Ke ho'omaika'i aku nei au iā 'oe.I am sending blessings to you.
Example conversation
Kai and Malia are talking about a family member's illness.
- KaiUē ka ʻohana no ka maʻi.The family is sad because of the illness.
- MaliaHe mea ʻino kēlā, e Kai.That is a terrible thing, Kai.
- KaiE pule no ʻoe au, e Malia.I am praying for you, Malia.
- MaliaMahalo nui iā ʻoe.Thank you very much.
