e hoʻomaha me ka maluhia
/e ˌho.ʔoˈma.ha me ka ma.luˈhi.a/word by word
e hoʻomaha me ka maluhia is the Hawaiian way to say rest in peace.
This phrase is used as a formal or respectful way to express a wish for the peace of a deceased person.
Meaning: blessing or expression of hope (verb)
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of e (a particle used for commands or wishes), hoʻomaha (to rest), me (with) and ka maluhia (the peace).
How does it change in a sentence?
The phrase uses the particle e at the beginning to indicate a wish or a command, which is standard for expressions of blessing or benediction.
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation is /e ˌho.ʔoˈma.ha me ka ma.luˈhi.a/. The word has 8 syllables and the stress is on the 4th syllable.
Did you know?
- The word maluhia for 'peace' is built from malu, which can also mean 'shade' or 'protection'. In a tropical climate, being in the shade is a physical manifestation of safety and peace.
- The particle e used at the start of this phrase is the same particle used to call someone's attention. In this context, it functions as a 'vocative' or 'imperative' to address the spirit of the departed.
- While e hoʻomaha me ka maluhia is used for the deceased, the word maluhia is also used in a legal or diplomatic sense to describe a state of truce or a cessation of war.
