hūpō
The Hawaiian word for "stupid" is hūpō.
hūpō is an adjective used to describe someone or something that is lacking in intelligence.
Meaning: lacking in intelligence (adj)
Did you know?
- Because of the principle of hoʻoponopono, or making things right, using hūpō to insult someone may require a formal process to restore social balance.
- In Hawaiian, many adjectives like hūpō follow the noun they describe, meaning you would say 'person stupid' rather than 'stupid person'.
- In a traditional context, being hūpō is often more about a person's lack of spiritual connection or mindfulness than their actual IQ.
Examples in context
- Mai hāʻawi i kāu manawa i kekahi loloDon't give your time to someone stupid
- Mai hoʻohei mai iā lākou me ka ʻōlelo pakiDon't tease them with foolish words
- Ua hūpō loa ʻo ia.He is very stupid.
- Aʻole ia hūpō.She is not stupid.
Example conversation
Kiana and Keanu are discussing a bad decision.
- KianaHe mea hūpō kēlā.That was a stupid thing.
- KeanuʻAe, he mea hūpō kēlā.Yes, that was stupid.
- KianaNoho hūpō ʻoe.You are being stupid.
- KeanuE stop ia!Stop that!
