hoʻoilo
The Hawaiian word for winter is hoʻoilo.
hoʻoilo is a noun used to refer to the fourth season, which is characterized by short days and the lowest temperatures.
Meaning: fourth season, marked by short days and the lowest temperatures (noun)
Did you know?
- In a traditional Hawaiian calendar, the year is split into only two major seasons, hoʻoilo and kau, rather than the four seasons found in Western traditions.
- In a Hawaiian context, hoʻoilo describes a period of rejuvenation for the land, whereas 'winter' in English often implies dormancy or death.
- The timing of hoʻoilo is traditionally determined by environmental cues like wind and rainfall rather than the solar solstice.
Examples in context
- He hoʻoilo kēia.This is winter.
Example conversation
Koa and Leilani are discussing the weather.
- KoaHeone ka lani i kēia hoʻoilo.The sky is cloudy this winter.
- LeilaniʻAe, huhū loa ka makani.Yes, the wind is very strong.
- KoaHiki mai ka hoʻoilo me ka ua.Winter arrives with the rain.
- LeilaniE loaʻa mai kāu kīkī, e Koa.Get your jacket, Koa.
