me ke aloha
/me ke aˈlo.ha/word by word
The Hawaiian phrase for "with love" is me ke aloha.
me ke aloha is used as a complimentary close at the end of letters, cards or emails to express affection for the recipient.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of me (with), ke (the) and aloha (love, affection or compassion).
Which one should you use?
You can use Me ke aloha nui to amplify the expression of love or Me ke aloha pumehana to say "with warm love."
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation is /me ke aˈlo.ha/. It has 3 syllables, and the stress is on the 2nd of 3 syllables.
Did you know?
- The word aloha shares a common ancestor with the word for 'beckoning' or 'waving'. It is thought that the concept of 'love' and the physical gesture of 'waving' were originally part of the same movement.
- While English uses 'with love' to show affection, the Hawaiian me ke aloha uses the specific article ke to mean 'with the love', making the concept of 'the' love a part of the sentiment.
Examples in context
- A hui hou me ke aloha.Until we meet again with love.
- E noho hauʻoli ana me ke aloha.Stay happy with love.
- Me ke aloha, Keone.With love, Keone.
- Me ke aloha nui iā ʻoe.With much love to you.
Example conversation
Ikaika is giving a handwritten card to Leilani.
- IkaikaE nānā mai, Leilani.Look here, Leilani.
- LeilaniHe kāleka nō kēia!This is a card!
- IkaikaAe, ua hāmau au me ke aloha.Yes, I ended it with love.
- LeilaniMahalo nui, Ikaika.Thank you very much, Ikaika.
