lohi
The Hawaiian word for slow is lohi.
lohi is an adjective used to describe something that is not quick in motion.
Meaning: not quick in motion (adj)
Did you know?
- In Hawaiian, lohi is often used in the context of learning or understanding, meaning someone is 'slow to catch on'.
- The concept of being 'slow' is often culturally linked to the idea of 'lohi lohi', where repeating the word adds an intensive or rhythmic quality to the description.
- In Hawaiian, the word lohi can also mean 'to be late' or 'to delay', making it useful for more than just describing physical speed.
Examples in context
- E lohi loa ka loli.The change will be very slow.
Example conversation
Ikaika and Leilani are walking together.
- IkaikaAloha Leilani, lohi kou hele.Hello Leilani, your walking is slow.
- LeilaniʻAe, pololei ʻoe.Yes, you are correct.
- IkaikaE hele wikiwiki kākou.Let us all go quickly.
- LeilaniʻAe, e hele kākou.Yes, let us go.
