Lāpule
/laːˈpu.le/
Sunday in Hawaiian is Lāpule.
Lāpule is the noun used to refer to Sunday, the day of the week.
Meaning: day of the week (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
The word is a compound of lā (day) and pule (prayer/prayerful), literally meaning 'prayer day'.
How do you pronounce it?
The word has three syllables: laːˈpu.le. The stress is on the second syllable.
Did you know?
- The term Lāpule reflects the historical influence of Christian missionaries in Hawaii, who introduced the concept of a dedicated day for religious services.
- In many Hawaiian contexts, the concept of a 'day' is not just a unit of time but is intrinsically linked to the sun, with Lā meaning both 'day' and 'sun'.
- In certain traditional Hawaiian poetic chants, the concept of a 'day' can refer to a specific period of light rather than a full twenty-four hour cycle.
Examples in context
- He lāpule kēia.This is Sunday.
Example conversation
Keanu and Noelani are planning their weekend.
- KeanuE hele kākou i ka moana i kēia Lāpule.Let's go to the ocean this Sunday.
- NoelaniHe manaʻo maikaʻi kēlā, e Keanu.That is a good idea, Keanu.
- KeanuHe hola kahi kākou e hele ai?What time should we go?
- NoelaniE hele kākou i ka hola ʻumi.Let's go at ten o'clock.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “Sunday” translations and entries Lāpule, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
