Hawaiian Phrase · Culture
E kū paʻa
Pronunciation: /eh KOO pah-AH/
Meaning
Stand firm; be steadfast and unyielding in one's beliefs or actions.
Example sentences
E kū paʻa 'oe i kou mau mana'o maika'i, 'oiai e puka mai ana nā pilikia.
Stand firm in your good intentions, even as difficulties arise.
Ma mua o nā nalu nui, e kū paʻa kāua, mai haʻalele.
Before the big waves, let us stand firm; do not give up.
E kū paʻa i ka 'oia'i'o, 'o ia ka mea nui loa.
Stand firm in the truth, that is the most important thing.
About this word
“E kū paʻa” is a Hawaiian phrase meaning Stand firm; be steadfast and unyielding in one's beliefs or actions. It is part of the ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi (Hawaiian language) vocabulary in the category of Culture. Definitions are based on the Pukui-Elbert Hawaiian Dictionary.