ke pule aku nei
The Hawaiian phrase for "sending prayers" is ke pule aku nei.
This phrase is used to express sympathy or support, functioning similarly to the English expressions "sending prayers" or "praying for you".
How does it change in a sentence?
The phrase translates to "is praying (to/towards) now". The particle aku is essential here to indicate that the prayer is being directed away from the speaker toward the person being prayed for.
Did you know?
- In its ancient roots, the word pule may have originally referred to a 'cowrie shell'.
Examples in context
- Ke pule aku nei au iā ʻoe.I am sending prayers to you.
- Ke pule aku nei mākou iā ʻoe.We are sending prayers to you.
- Ke pule aku nei au no ka ʻohana.I am sending prayers for the family.
Example conversation
Ikaika is comforting Malia after she received bad news.
- IkaikaHe mea ʻino kēlā, Malia.That is terrible, Malia.
- MaliaʻAe, he manawa paʻakikī kēia.Yes, this is a difficult time.
- IkaikaKe pule aku nei mā you.I am sending prayers for you.
- MaliaMahalo nui, Ikaika.Thank you very much, Ikaika.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries aku, ke, pule, CC BY-SA 4.0.
