Aloha wau iā ʻoe
To say "we love you" in Hawaiian, use Aloha wau iā ʻoe.
This phrase is used to express deep affection or love for another person.
Did you know?
- In Hawaiian culture, the concept of 'aloha' is often tied to the idea of sharing the breath of life with another person.
- The word aloha originally meant 'to beckon' or 'to wave'. It stems from an ancient root describing the physical gesture of waving someone towards you.
- While aloha is used for 'love' in Aloha wau iā ʻoe, it is also used as a general greeting and farewell. In Hawaiian culture, this frames every hello and goodbye as an act of love and compassion.
Example conversation
Kiana and Keanu are saying goodbye before a trip.
- KianaE Keanu, aloha wau iā ʻoe.Keanu, I love you.
- KeanuAloha wau iā ʻoe pū, e Kiana.I love you too, Kiana.
- KianaE mālama pono ʻoe.Take good care of yourself.
- KeanuʻAe, e hālāwai kāuaYes, we will meet again.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Aloha, aloha, wau, ʻoe, CC BY-SA 4.0.
