kauhale
The Hawaiian word for village is kauhale.
kauhale refers to a rural habitation that is larger than a hamlet but smaller than a town.
Meaning: a rural habitation of size between a hamlet and a town (noun)
Did you know?
- A kauhale often served as a central point for the 'ahupua'a, which was a traditional land division running from the mountains to the sea.
- The word kauhale is formed from kau, meaning to place or set, and hale, meaning house. It literally describes the act of placing houses together in a cluster.
- In a historical context, the size and importance of a kauhale could signal the status of the high chief or 'ali'i' who presided over the area.
Examples in context
- He kauhale nō ia i loko o kēia mokupuni.It is a village on this island.
- He kauhale kēia.This is a village.
- He kauhale nani kēia.This is a beautiful village.
Example conversation
Kiana and Koa are discussing where to visit.
- KianaE hele kāua i ke kauhale.Let's go to the village.
- KoaHe kauhale mamao kēlā?Is that a distant village?
- KianaʻAʻole, he kauhale kokoke kēlā.No, that is a nearby village.
- KoaʻAe, e hele kāua.Yes, let's go.
