manaʻo a me nā pule
/maˈna.ʔo a me ˈnaː ˈpu.le/word by word
The Hawaiian phrase for "thoughts and prayers" is manaʻo a me nā pule.
This phrase is used as an expression of sympathy and spiritual support directed toward someone who is suffering or grieving.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of manaʻo (thoughts, mind or intent), a me (and) and nā pule (the prayers).
How does it change in a sentence?
In Hawaiian, the word pule (prayer) is made plural by the preceding article nā. If you wish to refer to a single thought and a single prayer, you use the singular article ka instead of the plural nā, resulting in manaʻo a me ka pule.
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation is /maˈna.ʔo a me ˈnaː ˈpu.le/. It has 6 syllables, with the stress on the 2nd syllable.
Did you know?
- The phrase manaʻo a me nā pule blends an indigenous concept of the mind with pule, a term that evolved to incorporate Western concepts of prayer after contact with missionaries.
- The word pule can also refer to a 'cowrie shell', a term that stems from a completely different Proto-Malayo-Polynesian root.
Example conversation
Koa is comforting Leilani after a loss.
- KoaKe kōkua nei au iā ʻoe, Leilani.I am supporting you, Leilani.
- LeilaniMahalo nui iā ʻoe, e Koa.Thank you very much, Koa.
- KoaE loaʻa ana kouʻu manaʻo a me nā pule iā ʻoe.My thoughts and prayers are with you.
- LeilaniHauʻoli au i kou kōkua.I am happy for your help.
