ikaika
The Hawaiian word for strength is ikaika.
ikaika refers to the quality of being strong.
Meaning: quality of being strong (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
The word ikaika is versatile in its grammatical function. It can be used as the noun meaning 'strength' or as the adjective meaning 'strong'.
Did you know?
- In Hawaiian culture, ikaika does not just refer to physical power but also to spiritual and mental resilience.
- The word ikaika is used as a common given name for people in Hawaii, embodying the wish for the person to be strong.
- The word ikaika is built upon the concept of physical tension, specifically the way a muscle tenses up.
Examples in context
- ʻO kāu ikaika i kēia wā maikaʻi loa!Your strength is really amazing right now!
- E hoʻomanaʻo i ka ikaika o ka ʻāina.Remember the strength of the land.
- Ua loaʻa iā ia ka ikaika.He found strength.
Example conversation
Keanu and Leilani are discussing a difficult task.
- KeanuHe ikaika nui kāu, Leilani.You have great strength, Leilani.
- LeilaniMahalo, Keanu.Thank you, Keanu.
- KeanuHiki iā kāua ke hana pū.We can work together.
- LeilaniʻAe, e hoʻohana i kō kāua ikaika.Yes, let's use our strength.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries ikaika, CC BY-SA 4.0.
