How to Say “Sunny” in Hawaiian

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lā
/ˈlaː/
The Hawaiian word for sunny is lā.
The word lā is used to describe a sunny day or weather.
Meaning: weather, day (adj)

How do you pronounce it?

/ˈlaː/

Did you know?

  • The word lā shares an ancient ancestor with the Malay word layar, which means 'sail'.
  • The word lā can also mean 'day' or 'sun' depending on the context, showing how closely the passage of time is tied to the solar cycle in the language.
  • Because the sun is central to Hawaiian life, lā is frequently used in names of places and people to signify brightness or warmth.

Example conversation

Leilani and Keanu are planning a beach trip.

  1. Leilani

    He lā lā loa kēia lā, Keanu!
    It is a very sunny day, Keanu!
  2. Keanu

    ʻAe, he lā maikaʻi no ka kai.
    Yes, it is a good day for the ocean.
  3. Leilani

    E lawe mai i ka kapa.
    Bring the hat.
  4. Keanu

    E lā lā ana ka lālā!
    The branch will be sunny!

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