hupa
The Hawaiian word for "soup" is hupa.
Meaning: dish (noun)
Did you know?
- The word hupa is a loanword from the English word 'soup'.
- While hupa is the modern word, traditional Hawaiian cuisine relied on 'poi' and 'laulau' rather than liquid soups.
- Because hupa is an adaptation, it follows Hawaiian phonology, which typically restricts syllables to a consonant followed by a vowel.
Examples in context
- He hupa kēia.This is a soup.
- Makemake au i ka hupa.I want the soup.
- He hupa ʻoluʻolu kēia.This is a delicious soup.
Example conversation
Malia and Kai are eating lunch together.
- MaliaHe hupa aha kēia, e Kai?What kind of soup is this, Kai?
- KaiHe hupa kūkū kēia.This is a blended soup.
- MaliaHōʻike mai i ka hupa.Show me the soup.
- KaiE nīnau mai i ka hupa!Ask me about the soup!
