me ke aloha
/me ke aˈlo.ha/word by word
The Hawaiian phrase for "sending love" is me ke aloha.
me ke aloha is used as a warm closing in a letter or message to express affection to the recipient, similar to the English phrases "With love" or "With affection".
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase literally translates to "with the love".
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation is /me ke aˈlo.ha/. It has 3 syllables, and the stress is on the 2 of 3 syllable.
Did you know?
- The word aloha is often broken down by scholars into alo meaning 'presence' and ha meaning 'breath of life'. Sending aloha is symbolically like sharing the very breath that sustains life.
- The word aloha originally meant 'to beckon' or 'to wave'. It describes a physical gesture of greeting or calling someone toward you.
- Because Hawaiian emphasizes harmony, aloha is used to describe a state of peace. A letter closing with me ke aloha is not just expressing affection but is also wishing a state of equilibrium upon the recipient.
Examples in context
- Me ke aloha iā ʻoe.Sending love to you.
- Me ke aloha i ka ʻohana.Sending love to the family.
Example conversation
Leilani is finishing a handwritten letter to Koa.
- LeilaniKoa, e heluhelu i ka palapala.Koa, read the letter.
- KoaMahalo, Leilani. He mea nani kēia.Thank you, Leilani. This is beautiful.
- LeilaniUa pau iau me ke aloha.I finished it with love.
- KoaKe aloha nō iā oe.Love to you too.
