mālie
The Hawaiian word for tranquil is mālie.
mālie is an adjective used to describe something that is calm, still or without motion or sound.
Meaning: calm, without motion or sound (adj)
Did you know?
- The word shares its ancestry with the Māori word mārie, which is used to express 'peace' or 'goodness' in New Zealand.
- While mālie describes a tranquil state, it is often used in traditional chants to describe the onset of a peaceful breeze rather than just a total lack of wind.
- In Hawaiian culture, the concept of being mālie is often linked to the physical stillness of the ocean surface, which is seen as a reflection of a peaceful spirit.
Examples in context
- Mālie ka moana i kēia manawa.The ocean is calm right now.
- He lā mālie kēia i ka hale.This is a calm day at home.
Example conversation
Kai and Malia are walking along a quiet beach.
- KaiHe lā mālie kēia, ʻaʻole?It is a tranquil day, isn't it?
- MaliaʻAe, he lā nani loa.Yes, it is a very beautiful day.
- KaiMakemake au i kēia kūlana mālie.I like this calm state.
- MaliaAuē, he mea kōkua ia i ka naʻau.Oh, it is helpful for the soul.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries mālie, CC BY-SA 4.0.
